Jan 04 2024 67 mins 12
On this week's episode of History Reconsidered, Sumantra Maitra and Jarrett Stepman discuss the Spanish Civil War, an important but largely misunderstood conflict that served as a precursor to both World War II and the Cold War.
Maitra and Stepman recount the origin of the conflict and talk about the unique ideological dynamic that made this civil war different from many others. They also delve into the increasing modern discussions about the meaning of the war and parallels to today. Finally, they get into debates on the Right about the legacy of Francisco Franco, the Spanish general who won the war and became the "Caudillo" of Spain.
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