Cav's Reviews > The Spanish Civil War: A Captivating Guide to Its Causes, Battles, and Lasting Impact

"...One of these iconic wars was the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939). Students of history have at least some basic knowledge of the conflict, which raged for three years and drew in other nations.
Spain’s civil war has come to be seen as a foretelling of the horrors of the Second World War. Nevertheless, the story of the conflict that set Spain on fire is still relevant. This book traces the conflict from its origins to its bloody aftermath in chronological order and clearly narrates the main events. Some analysis is provided to give the reader a better understanding of the main issues and the big questions raised by the conflict that are still hotly debated today, such as if war can be averted and what the role of the international community in such conflicts should be."

"All too often, the Spanish Civil War has been portrayed as a simple case of a conflict between Left and Right. In reality, it was much more complex. There was so much propaganda during and after the conflict that many people still hold misconceptions about the war. This work is based on the most up-to-date research and offers the readers an insight into the war without the distortions of ideologues and propaganda, allowing them to learn the facts.
Few civil wars have excited the interest of the international community like the Spanish Civil War. The international actors that participated in the civil war are discussed, as well as their culpability in the tragedy."