Liverpool faces Real Madrid tonight at Anfield in the Champions League. Despite Liverpool’s recent poor form, hope arises after a weekend win. Real Madrid, under new manager Xabi Alonso, boasts strong performance. Liverpool won against them last season, and this match is crucial for evaluating their European aspirations.
This book is quite old, first published in 1951, it dates from a period when the totalitarian reality of Hitler and Stalin were very much fresh in the mind. Hannah Arendt was a German Jew and this work is both philosophical, enlightening and gives a valuable educated insight into the…
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This book examines the historical and modern significance of Catalonia, emphasizing its push for independence, unique culture, and language. It discusses the region’s oppression under Franco, the revival of Catalanism post-Franco, and ongoing political dynamics. The necessity of understanding Catalonia’s independence movement makes this work crucial for interested readers.
View More Review: Catalonia Since The Spanish Civil War – Reconstructing the Nation – by Andrew Dowling
The lecture by Dr. Andrew Dowling at Cardiff University analyzed Catalonia’s independence movement, highlighting its origins in the 2008 economic crisis. It explored the region’s identity and political dynamics, emphasizing the clash between Catalan nationalism and Spanish centralization. Dowling concluded that the future independence of Catalonia remains uncertain given political and economic complexities.
View More Spain’s Catalan Crisis / Catalonia’s Spanish Crisis – Lecture by Dr Andrew Dowling at Cardiff University
I have read this book as I am doing a university course next year on Spanish History in the Modern Period. The book is devised for language students and at the end of each chapter excerpts in Spanish are provided, with translations, which are really useful. The book has some…
View More Review: Spain 1812-2004 – by Christopher J Ross
This book is a nice, concise look at the Spanish Civil War. I used it for revision purposes, to remind myself of some of the details of heavier tomes that I have encountered on this subject. The author’s analysis of the causes of the War are precise and factual, without…
View More Review: Franco and The Spanish Civil War – by Filipe Ribeiro de Meneses
The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 by Antony Beevor My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a definitive history of the Spanish Civil War. The book has been regarded by the Spanish themselves as one of the best-researched volumes on this dark period of turmoil in…
View More Review: The Battle for Spain: The Spanish Civil War 1936-1939 – by Antony Beevor
Mark Kurlansky’s “The Basque History of the World” explores the rich history, culture, and political struggles of the Basque people, highlighting their regional identity amid tensions with Spain and France. The book adeptly covers diverse topics, including language and culinary traditions, while also addressing the evolution of regional autonomy and the impact of historical figures.
View More Review: The Basque History of the World: The Story of a Nation – by Mark Kurlansky
“The New Spaniards” by John Hooper offers an insightful exploration of Spain’s transition from Franco’s dictatorship to contemporary democracy. It delves into the country’s unique culture, history, and political landscape, highlighting regional nuances like the Basque culture. Its detailed analysis is educational, making it a valuable read for anyone interested in Spain.
View More Review: The New Spaniards – by John Hooper