Spain : a unique history
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Spain : a unique history
University of Wisconsin Press, c2011
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Originally published in Spain as "España : una historia única" by Temas de Hoy, Madrid, c2008
Includes bibliographical references (p. 259-283) and index
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Description
From bloodthirsty conquest to exotic romance, stereotypes of Spain abound. This new volume by distinguished historian Stanley G. Payne draws on his half-century of experience to offer a balanced, broadly chronological survey of Spanish history from the Visigoths to the present. Who were the first 'Spaniards'? Is Spain a fully Western country? Was Spanish liberalism a failure? Examining Spain's unique role in the larger history of Western Europe, Payne reinterprets key aspects of the country's history. Topics include Muslim culture in the peninsula, the Spanish monarchy, the empire, and the relationship between Spain and Portugal. Turning to the twentieth century, Payne discusses the Second Republic and the Spanish Civil War. The book's final chapters focus on the Franco regime, the nature of Spanish fascism, and the special role of the military. Analyzing the figure of Franco himself, Payne seeks to explain why some Spaniards still regard him with respect, while many others view the late dictator with profound loathing. Framed by reflections on the author's own formation as a Hispanist and his evaluation of the controversy about 'historical memory' in contemporary Spain, this volume offers deeply informed insights into both the history and the historiography of a unique country. A Choice Outstanding Academic Book Best Books for General Audiences, selected by the Public Library Association
Table of Contents
Introduction: The Image of Spain Part I The Formation of a Hispanist Part II: A Reading of the History of Spain 1. Visigoths and Asturians: \u0022Spaniards\u0022? 2. Spain and Islam: the Myth of Al-Andalus 3. Reconquest and Crusade: A \u0022Spanish Ideology\u0022? 4. Spain and the West 5. Identity, Monarchy, Empire 6. Spain and Portugal 7. Decadence and Recovery 8. The Problem of Spanish Liberalism Part III: Dilemmas of Contemporary History 9. A Republic Without Republicans? 10. The Debate over Responsibilities 11. Moscow and Madrid: A Strange Encounter 12. The Spanish Civil War: Sequel to World War lor Prelude to World War II? 13. Jose Antonio: The Presence of El Ausente 14. Spanish Fascism: A \u0022Strange Case\u0022? 15. Francisco Franco: Fascist Monster or Savior of the Fatherland? 16. The Long Shadow of the Army 17. Controversies about History in Contemporary Spain
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