Francisco Franco: The Times and the Man

By Joaquin Arraras

Book Overview

""Francisco Franco: The Times and the Man"" is a comprehensive biography of the Spanish dictator, Francisco Franco, written by Joaquin Arraras. The book explores Franco's life from his childhood in Galicia to his rise to power during the Spanish Civil War and his subsequent rule as Spain's head of state until his death in 1975. Arraras delves into the political and social context of Franco's era, examining the factors that contributed to his ascent and the policies he implemented during his regime. The author also provides insight into Franco's personal life, including his relationships with family members, his marriage to Carmen Polo, and his religious beliefs. The book includes extensive research, drawing on a variety of sources including interviews with people who knew Franco, government documents, and historical archives. It offers a balanced perspective on Franco's legacy, acknowledging both his achievements and his controversial actions. Overall, ""Francisco Franco: The Times and the Man"" provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of one of Spain's most complex and controversial figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162782595
• ISBN13: 9781162782591
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"