Description
SPAIN AT THE TURN OF THE CENTURY (1890-1910)
Book Summary
This work offers an essential compilation of documentary sources kept in the General Archive of Administration in Alcalá de Henares, focusing on the events that marked the turn of the century in Spain, with special attention to the Disaster of '98. The reader will find privileged access to archival materials that allow for the reconstruction and in-depth understanding of a critical period in contemporary Spanish history, from the colonial crisis to the beginnings of regeneration. An indispensable resource for researchers and history enthusiasts alike.
What is it about?
The book delves into the Spanish historical context between 1890 and 1910, a period of profound transformations and crises. It focuses on the collection and presentation of original documents from the General Archive of Administration, offering a direct view of the political, social, and cultural processes surrounding the Spanish '98. Through these sources, it explores everything from intellectual debates and the loss of the last colonies to the social movements and schools of thought that sought the nation's regeneration. The work functions as an archival guide and a documentary compendium that allows the reader to approach history through its primary vestiges.
Main themes
- The Disaster of '98 and its political and social consequences in Spain.
- The crisis of the Restoration and the rise of regenerationist movements.
- Analysis of primary documentary sources from the General Archive of Administration.
- The transition from nineteenth-century to contemporary Spain (1890-1910).
- Institutional and administrative history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for historians, researchers, university students of Contemporary History, and any reader interested in the history of Spain with a rigorous and documentary approach. It is especially useful for those seeking primary sources for their academic work or wishing to delve into the period of '98 beyond general textbooks.
What this book contributes
- Organized access to original documentary sources from the General Archive of Administration, facilitating historical research.
- A deeper and more nuanced understanding of the events of the Spanish '98 and their context.
- A reference resource for identifying key documentation of the period and its location.
- A perspective based on archival evidence, ideal for academic work.
Technical specifications
- Author: Ministry of Culture and Sport
- Publisher: Ministry of Culture and Sport
- Language: Spanish
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 2001
- Weight: 300 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for the study of the Spanish turn-of-the-century period, valued for its documentary rigor and its utility as a reference tool. Its main strength lies in the selection and presentation of sources from the General Archive of Administration, making it an essential resource for researchers. Although its format and approach are eminently academic, it offers an authentic look at a crucial era in the history of Spain.