Spanish History 101, A stab at Democracy. 1868-1874

July 08, 2024 00:18:04
Spanish History 101, A stab at Democracy. 1868-1874
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Spanish History 101, A stab at Democracy. 1868-1874

Jul 08 2024 | 00:18:04

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Show Notes

This is a six-year period is known as the Sexenio Democrático, and it was a frenetic stretch of more changes than most countries would ever want to experience, only to end up practically the same as when they started. Normally our episodes cover longer periods, but this is so intense, so packed full of activity, […]

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