Description
THE LAND IS YOURS
Book Summary
This essay offers a deep and updated review of agrarian reformism in 20th-century Spain, a central theme for understanding the structural origins of the Civil War. Historian Ricardo Robledo rigorously analyzes the issue of land, the reforms undertaken by the Second Republic, and their social and political impact, moving beyond classic interpretations. A reference work for those seeking to understand the roots of the conflict from an economic and social perspective.
What is it about?
The book delves into the complex world of land ownership and labor in Spain prior to 1936. Robledo examines the technical, social, and economic dimensions of the agrarian problem, as well as the reformist policies that attempted to address it. Through vast research, the author breaks down the tensions between large landowners, peasants, and the Republican State, and analyzes how these dynamics contributed to the political polarization that led to the coup d'état and the Civil War. The work not only reviews the causes of the conflict but also explores the subsequent political consequences of that reformist failure.
Main Topics
- Agrarian reform and the land issue during the Second Republic.
- Structural origins of the Spanish Civil War.
- Social unrest and peasant mobilization in the Spanish countryside.
- Economic and social policies of Republican reformism.
- Latifundism, inequality, and the struggle for property.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, students of history and social sciences, as well as readers interested in the contemporary history of Spain. It is especially relevant for those who wish to deeply understand the economic and social causes of the Civil War, beyond conventional political narratives.
What this book contributes
- A fundamental update on agrarian reformism, surpassing canonical works such as Malefakis'.
- A rigorous and documented analysis that connects the land issue with the outbreak of the Civil War.
- A perspective that combines academic sophistication with an accessible and engaging read.
- A vindication of social and economic history as a key tool for understanding the past.
Technical Specifications
- Author: ROBLEDO, RICARDO
- Publisher: PASADO Y PRESENTE, S.L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: HISTORY OF SPAIN, HISTORY OF THE 20TH CENTURY: C. 1900-C. 2000
- Collection: HISTORY
- Publication date: September 2022
- Number of pages: 626
- Weight: 957 g
Editorial Review
This work stands as a milestone in contemporary Spanish historiography. Ricardo Robledo manages to address a classic topic with a renewed outlook, offering a synthesis that is both exhaustive and accessible. For the specialized reader, it is an indispensable reference tool; for the history enthusiast, an opportunity to delve into the deep roots of one of the most defining episodes of the 20th century in Spain.