Princeton University Press Historia Patria - Spanish History and Politics (1875-1975)

Explore the complex evolution of Spanish national identity through Historia Patria. Published by Princeton University Press, this scholarly work covers a century of transformative change, beginning with the restoration of the Bourbon monarchy in 1875 and concluding with the death of General Francisco Franco in 1975. This study investigates how education and nationalism merged to shape the way Spanish citizens understood their country. By analyzing the ideological conflicts between elite groups, the book reveals how different factions attempted to direct popular perceptions of history. It provides a deep look into the political struggles that defined Spain during this hundred-year period. Readers gain access to a study built on a massive foundation of archival and published sources. The research includes parliamentary and ministerial records, pedagogical journals, and teachers' manuals. The inclusion of over two hundred primary and secondary school textbooks offers a unique perspective on how history was taught to successive generations. This is an essential resource for those interested in European history, political science, and the role of education in nation-building.