The Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War by Hugh Thomas, published by Penguin Books in 1986, is a comprehensive account of the conflict that took place in Spain from 1936 to 1939. This revised edition spans 1115 pages and is presented in English, offering an in-depth exploration of the historical, military, and political dynamics that characterized this tumultuous period. The book addresses critical questions surrounding the motivations of international left-wing sympathizers and the reasons behind the lack of intervention from the British and US governments, as well as the eventual collapse of the Republican cause.
Readers will find a detailed analysis of the complex interplay between fascism and democracy, communism and Catholicism, as well as the international dimensions of the war. Hugh Thomas’s objective perspective aims to provide a nuanced understanding of a struggle that continues to evoke debate and interest. This edition serves as a significant resource for those looking to delve into the intricate history of Spain during a pivotal moment in European history, making it a valuable addition to any history enthusiast’s collection.
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Since its first publication, Hugh Thomas’s The Spanish Civil War has become established as the definitive one-volume history of a conflict that continues to provoke intense controversy today. What was it that roused left-wing sympathizers from all over the world to fight against Franco between 1936 and 1939? Why did the British and US governments refuse to intervene? And why did the Republican cause collapse so violently? Now revised and updated, Hugh Thomas’s classic account presents the most objective and unbiased analysis of a passionate struggle where fascism and democracy, communism and Catholicism were at stake – and which was as much an international war as a Spanish one. ‘Remarkable … a definitive account’ Sunday Times ‘A prodigy of a book … about the most heroic and pitiful story of the twentieth century’ Michael Foot ‘His masterwork’ Independent ‘A full, vivid and deeply serious treatment of a great subject’ The New York Times Book Review Hugh Thomas is the author of, among other books, The Spanish Civil War (1962), which won the Somerset Maugham Award, Cuba: The Pursuit of Freedom (1971), An Unfinished History of the World (1979), and the first volume of his Spanish Empire trilogy, Rivers of Gold (2003).
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