Description
History of the Miñones de Álava
Book Summary
This book offers a vibrant and well-documented account of the history of the Miñones de Álava, a mounted customs corps of Carlist origin. Through its pages, the reader will discover a chronicle full of adventures, battles, betrayals, and revenges that shaped the future of this unique provincial force. A work that combines historical rigor with a gripping narrative, ideal for those seeking to understand a little-known chapter of Spain's local and national history.
What is it about?
The work narrates the adventures of the squadron of Carlist cavalry that, coming from the interior of Álava, descended along the royal road towards Burgos. Their main mission was to collect the revolutionary tax from any passerby, which led them to the vicinity of Miranda de Ebro. In an ambush, while advancing slowly through rye fields, they were surprised by a volley of gunfire that wiped out most of them. Only one, badly wounded, tried to reach the waters of the Ebro River, where he disappeared forever. This episode is only the beginning of a story full of action and unexpected twists that reveals the complex reality of the Miñones de Álava.
Main themes
- Adventures and historical battles in the context of the Carlist wars.
- The figure of the "miñón" as a customs officer and his role in collecting revolutionary taxes.
- Betrayals and revenges within a provincial corps with deep local roots.
- The regional history of Álava and its connection to the national history of Spain.
- The life and death of Carlist soldiers in the 19th century.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the regional and local history of Álava, as well as fans of military history and the Carlist wars. It will also be of great appeal to those who enjoy historical chronicles narrated with an agile style full of action, without losing documentary rigor.
What this book contributes
- A detailed and exciting account of a little-known historical corps.
- A deep insight into the social and political dynamics of the 19th century in the Basque Country.
- A narrative that combines adventure with rigorous historical research.
- The opportunity to learn about real episodes full of intrigue and drama.
Technical specifications
- Author: CABANELLAS, JORGE
- Publisher: EL GALLO DE ORO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: REGIONAL AND NATIONAL HISTORY, ALAVA LOCAL HISTORY
- Collection: LOCAL TOPICS
- Publication date: January 2022
- Number of pages: 495
- Weight: 1323 g
Editorial assessment
This work is presented as a valuable contribution for scholars of local Alavese history and Carlism. Its narrative approach, without abandoning rigor, makes it accessible and entertaining for a wide audience. The choice of such a unique corps as the Miñones allows for the exploration of little-traveled aspects of Spanish history, making it a recommended read for those looking for novelties in the historical genre.