Catalonia Reborn: How Catalonia took on the corrupt Spanish state and the legacy of Franco

Catalonia Reborn: How Catalonia took on the corrupt Spanish state and the legacy of Franco

Luath Press
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Why was the 2017 Catalonian independence referendum illegal? Is there a chance the region could become independent? Why Catalonia? And what are the reasons behind the fight for independence? Catalonia: a region once made up of feudal states, then independent as a republic and now an autonomous region of modern Spain. It is a region that has seen great change, produced world-renowned figures and one that plays a huge part in Spain's economy and history. 2017 saw Catalonia come under the world's spotlight as it again fought for independence and the preservation and protection of its unique Catalan culture. Answering the questions and complications behind the fight for Catalonian Independence, this book is a detailed guide to the region's political, historical and cultural issues. For the layman as well as the expert, it takes the reader through the rich history of Catalonia - its language, culture and political background - to the present day, covering defining eras of the region from Franco's dictatorship to the 2017 independence referendum and elections.

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    Catalonia Reborn

    Posted by Sennen Cork on 30th Jan 2021

    I got this as a birthday present for my godfather, who is really interested in Catalan independence as he is a big Barcelona fan and goes to the city a lot (or at least he did, Before Covid). His New Years Resolution was to read more so I looked high and low for an interesting, leftist book about the struggle, and this fits the bill perfectly! He is chuffed with it! Thank you!