Description
XAVIER TRIAS. IN CONCLUSION
Book Summary
In this testimonial work, Xavier Trias concludes his long political career with a sincere and unfiltered conversation with writer Jordi Cabré. The former mayor of Barcelona reviews his public and private life, from his beginnings in the early democratic Catalanism to the famous "Screw you all!", offering a lucid look at the past, present, and future of Catalan society. A dialogue without red lines where both similarities and differences between the two interlocutors emerge, as well as a portrait of a politician who has become a benchmark for many.
What is it about?
The book unfolds as an intimate and direct conversation between Xavier Trias and Jordi Cabré, who, in addition to being a writer, is the nephew of the Barcelona politician. Throughout its pages, Trias speaks with the freedom granted by his definitive withdrawal from the political front line, addressing the key moments of his career without restraint. From his origins in democratic Catalanism to the most recent and controversial episodes, the dialogue explores the way of understanding life, both political and personal, of a man who has been a witness and protagonist in the transformation of Barcelona and Catalonia. The work does not shy away from the differences between the two interlocutors, but it is precisely that honesty that makes it a valuable testimony on the exercise of power and personal integrity.
Main Topics
- Xavier Trias's political trajectory and his role in democratic Catalanism.
- Municipal management and the transformation of Barcelona during his mayorship.
- The relationship between personal ethics and political action during times of crisis.
- The legacy and lessons of a public figure after his definitive retirement.
- The evolution of the independence movement and the sovereignty debate in Catalonia.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in contemporary Catalan and Spanish politics, especially those who follow the figure of Xavier Trias or the course of political Catalanism. It will also be of great interest to those seeking first-hand accounts of municipal management and the intricacies of power, as well as anyone who appreciates sincere and uncompromising conversations between two different generations.
What this book contributes
- A privileged and uncensored view of the political career of one of Catalonia's longest-serving leaders.
- Deep reflections on integrity, loyalty, and renunciation in public life.
- A generational counterpoint between the interviewer and the interviewee that enriches the political debate.
- Keys to understanding the evolution of Catalanism from the Transition to the present day.
Technical Specifications
- Author: CABRE TRIAS, JORDI
- Publisher: ARA LLIBRES,SCCL
- Language: cat
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND MILITARY, POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
- Collection: CATALAN
- Publication Date: April 2024
- Number of pages: 168
- Weight: 444 g
Editorial Assessment
This is a political testimony of great documentary value, especially due to the freedom with which Trias expresses himself after leaving the front line. The dialogue format with Jordi Cabré provides an agile dynamic and allows for the confrontation of points of view, which enriches the reading beyond a simple autobiography. It is a work that will interest both the politician's followers and those seeking to understand the internal keys to the Catalanism of recent decades, presented with honesty and without concessions.