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Há 2 dias · Establishment of the Spanish State under the rule of Francisco Franco; Post-war Francoist mass killings and repression; Spanish Maquis continues irregular warfare sporadically until 1965
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Há 3 dias · The Republican loss not only sealed Spain‘s fate under Franco‘s dictatorship but also foreshadowed the larger struggle to come. Its legacy continues to resonate as a powerful symbol of resistance against tyranny and a cautionary tale about the fragility of democracy in the face of authoritarianism.
Há 3 dias · The central thesis that is demonstrated is that contrary to much of the literature, particularly that which has attempted to rehabilitate Franco, Spain’s transition to an economically successful and modern nation happened in spite of, rather than because of, Francoism.
Há 3 dias · Under Franco, Spain actively sought the return of Gibraltar by the United Kingdom, and gained some support for its cause at the United Nations. During the 1960s, Spain began imposing restrictions on Gibraltar, culminating in the closure of the border in 1969. It was not fully reopened until 1985. Spanish rule in Morocco ended in 1967.
Há 1 dia · In 1492, the year the last of the Moorish rulers were expelled from Spain, ships under the command of Christopher Columbus reached America. For 300 years afterward, Spanish explorers and conquerors traveled the world, claiming huge territories for the Spanish crown , a succession of Castilian, Aragonese, Habsburg , and Bourbon rulers.
Há 1 dia · Somewhere in a field in Spain, lie the remains of George Green. Like about 2,500 other Britons, he left his family and job behind to fight against fascism in the Spanish civil war. In 1938, when ...
Há 1 dia · The rise of Spain's far-right Vox party is exploiting fears of migrants and unaccompanied minors, but civil society is fighting back with pro-migrant legislation and efforts to preserve historical memory against Francoist nostalgia, as well as LGTBI rights. Published on 28 May 2024 at 11:26. Víctor Honorato.
