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"The breakdown of democracy in Spain in the 1930s resulted in a torrent of political and military violence. In this revised edition, Paul Preston provides a disturbing explanation of the democratic collapse, outlining the social and economic background. Since the first edition of this book was completed over 15 years ago, the archives have been opened up. The diaries, letters and memoirs of major protagonists have been published and there have been innumerable studies of the politics of the Republic, of parties, unions, elections and social conflict, national and provincial. This edition updates the original text to take account of the new material. The author's other publications include: ""Franco: A Biography"" (Harper Collins, 1993); ""The Politics of Revenge: Fascism and the Military in 20th Century Spain"" (Routledge, 1990); ""The Triumph of Democracy in Spain"" (Routledge, 1986); and has edited ""Revolution and War in Spain, 1931-1939"" (Routledge, 1984)."

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Author:   Paul Preston
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Routledge
Edition:   2nd edition
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.589kg
ISBN:  

9780415063555

ISBN 10:   0415063558
Pages:   366
Publication Date:   30 June 1994
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

PROLOGUE 1 THE ORIGINS OF THE SOCIALIST SCHISM: 1917–31 2 BUILDING BARRICADES AGAINST REFORM The legalist Right, 1931–3 3 SOCIAL DEMOCRACY AND SOCIAL CONFLICT The PSOE in power, 1931–3 4 THE POLITICS OF REPRISAL The CEDA, the PSOE and the polarisation of 1934 5 A BLUFF CALLED The insurrection of 1934 6 THE LEGAL ROAD TO THE CORPORATE STATE The CEDA in power, 1934–5 7 SOCIALISM UNDER STRESS Repression, radicalisation and the Popular Front 8 THE ABANDONMENT OF LEGALISM The PSOE, the CEDA and the coming of war in 1936 EPILOGUE

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Paul Preston is Professor of International History at the London School of Economics. His many books on Spain include Franco: A Biography (1993), The Politics of Revenge: Fascism and the Military in Twentieth-Century Spain (1990) and The Triumph of Democracy in Spain (1986).

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