The history of modern Spain is dominated by the figure of Francisco Franco, who presided over one of the longest authoritarian regimes of the twentieth century. Between 1936 and the end of the regime
"The last word on Spanish fascism and the model study of fascism anywhere." -Robert Kern, coeditor of The Historical Dictionary of Modern Spain "The definitive history of Spanish fascism from its bir
This is the first full history of fascism - as a force and as a phenomenon - in Europe and elsewhere between the world wars. This history encompasses all the major fascist movements, as well as other
“This is the first complete history of Spanish Catholicism in English.? The history of the Spanish church is rich, complex, and controversial, and this enormous undertaking by Stanley Payne is all the
"An excellent, balanced discussion of important controversies."---Juan Linz, author of Totalitarian and Authoritarian Regimes"Payne's revivalist presentation of a broad continuity of Spain's history,
“An impressive review of reputed fascist movements, at once setting them apart from other authoritarian nationalist organizations and bringing them together within a qualified generic category.? Run