Modern Spain: 1808 to the Present

Modern Spain: 1808 to the Presentis a comprehensive overview of Spanish history from the Napoleonic era to the present day.

• Places a large emphasis on Spain’s place within broader European and global history
• The chronological political narrative is enriched by separate chapters on long term economic, social and cultural developments
• This presentation of modern Spanish history incorporates the latest thinking on key issues of modernity, social movements, nationalism, democratization and democracy

Keywords:

Spain; modern Spain; Spanish history; Napoleonic War; Carlist Wars; Franco; September 1868 Revolution; Democratic Sexenio; Second Restoration, Spanish Civil War; Second Republic; the Transition