Spanish History 101: The Second Republic

October 11, 2024 00:25:43
Spanish History 101: The Second Republic
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Spanish History 101: The Second Republic

Oct 11 2024 | 00:25:43

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Show Notes

King Alfonso XIII leaves the country in 1931 and Spain’s proclaims a republic for the second time in its history. It will be a relatively brief stint, but the new government will pass some of the country’s most progressive and modernizing laws. But these are bad times for major politcial changes, and many parts of the country are simply not up for the new Spain. The country becomes more polarized than ever and events will lead to civil war. Become a part of the Spain Domain community. You can subscribe to our podcasts on Spotify, Amazon, Apple and Castos. Or […]

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