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: Deep dives into the Second Republic, the Civil War, the Franco dictatorship, and the eventual Transition.

: Re-evaluating the Carlist Wars and the alternating periods of moderate and progressive governments. Nueva_historia_de_la_Espana_contemporanea_18082...

: Critics often point to the chapters covering the transition to democracy and the Consolidation of the 1978 Constitution as some of the most rigorous, using recently declassified archives and new research. : Deep dives into the Second Republic, the

: Many reviewers highlight the book's ambition to provide a "total history," integrating political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions. Articles in publications like El Mundo or ABC Cultural often emphasize its role in challenging "Black Legend" myths and providing a more balanced view of Spain’s modernization. : Many reviewers highlight the book's ambition to

Several insightful reviews and articles discuss its impact on Spanish historiography: Key Perspectives and Articles