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A Concise History of the Spanish Civil War (Paperback)

by Paul Preston (Author)

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Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Fontana Press; New Ed edition (16 Sep 1996)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0006863736
ISBN-13: 978-0006863731
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 1.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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An account of the Spanish civil war which portrays the struggles of the war, as well as discussing the wider implications of the revolution in the Republican zone, the emergence of brutal dictatorship on the nationalist side and the extent to which the Spanish war prefigured World War II.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 'A Concise History' should be regarded as essential reading., 10 Mar 2000

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Paul Preston's A Concise History of the Spanish Civil War should be regarded as essential reading by anyone looking for an introduction to one of the pivotal events of the twentieth century. Written in clear, readable prose, Preston traces the causes, course and consequences of the civil war, addressing along the way major themes such as the internationalisation of the conflict, the revolution in the republican zone and the emergence of Franco's brutal regime.

A Concise History of the Spanish Civil War has justifiably received a huge number of extremely positive reviews: as one reviewer wrote in History Today, '[Preston's] economical style, together with a telling choice of quotes and mordant use of irony, serve his purpose admirably...it is founded upon a vast knowledge and will not easily be refuted.'

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4.0 out of 5 stars Concise and well-told, 2 Dec 2004

By	Mr. G. M. Williams "Gwydion M Williams" (Peterborough, Great Britain) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you only read one book about the subject, let this be the book.

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4.0 out of 5 stars The best introduction to the Spanish Civil War, 12 Nov 2003

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If you're doing HY209 at LSE buy this book now. Preston sets the exam after all. It is concise and the best place to start to unravel the complexity of the Spanish civil war but you'll need more, obviously.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Concise and Crammed with Information
This might be a concise history but it is not uncomplicated.

The early chapters especially, are proliferated with the names of the competing political groups that... Read more

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3.0 out of 5 stars Well it is concise.
This book is very concise about the spanish civil war but it is very slow and almost boring to read. Read more

Published on 13 May 1999

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