| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Routledge/Cañada Blanch studies on contemporary Spain ; 35 |
| Contents |
Introduction. Who and when -- Rebel without a cause (1870-1920) -- The forging of a conspirator (1920-1923) -- The military directory (1923-1925) -- The civil directory (1925-1930) -- Caudillo of the nation : propaganda, masculinity and the leadership cult -- The nationalisation of the masses -- Fall and death of a dictator -- What happened here? : History and memory of a dictator and his dictatorship |
| Summary |
"This book is the first major biography of General Miguel Primo de Rivera, dictator of Spain between 1923 and 1930, who profoundly transformed Spain and played a key role in the shaping of a counterrevolutionary Europe in the interwar era. Following new historiographical trends, the book combines biographical experiences of the dictator with a sociopolitical reading of the dictatorship to reflect on the configuration of national, political, and gender identities at individual and group level. It challenges traditional readings of Primo de Rivera as a benign, non-ideological leader who established a paternalistic dictatorship, instead showing an astute and ambitious politician who created a nationalist, highly repressive, authoritarian regime profoundly influenced by Italian fascism. The monograph also explores Primo de Rivera's role as the creator of right-wing populism in Spain, who portrayed politicians and judges as enemies of the Spanish people, used "fake news" in his propaganda machine, and presented himself as a charismatic leader ready to destroy the liberal elites. This book is intended for scholars and students specializing in Spanish history and politics, along with those interested in nationalism, populism, far-right movements, Fascism, dictators, and authoritarian regimes in twentieth-century European history"-- Provided by publisher |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| Subject |
Primo de Rivera, Miguel, 1870-1930.
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Prime ministers -- Spain -- Biography
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Dictators -- Spain -- Biography
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HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century
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HISTORY / Europe / Spain & Portugal
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Spain -- Politics and government -- 1886-1931.
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Spain -- History -- 1868-1931.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2024046568 |
| ISBN |
9781040321607 |
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1040321607 |
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9781032691848 |
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1032691840 |
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9781040321225 |
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1040321224 |
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