Description
Azaña
Book summary
This volume serves as the official catalog for the exhibition organized in tribute to Manuel Azaña, one of the most significant political figures in Spain's contemporary history. Through a carefully curated selection of documents, original writings by Azaña himself, and contributions from various specialists, the work offers a multifaceted view of his thought, his work, and his legacy. The reader will find a visual and textual journey that contextualizes the figure of the politician, writer, and president of the Second Republic, combining historical rigor with the documentary value of a unique exhibition.
What is it about?
The catalog collects the content of the exhibition held in tribute to Manuel Azaña, offering a comprehensive approach to his figure. The work is structured around two main axes: on one hand, it includes a selection of writings by Azaña himself, allowing for a firsthand look at his political thought, his work as a statesman, and his facet as an intellectual. On the other hand, it gathers texts by various authors who analyze and contextualize his career, from his formative years to his key role during the Second Republic and the Civil War. The set is completed with significant graphic and documentary material, characteristic of an exhibition catalog, illustrating the fundamental moments and settings of his life and his era.
Main themes
- Biography and political career of Manuel Azaña.
- The Spanish Second Republic and its historical context.
- The political thought and literary work of Azaña.
- Analysis of Azaña's figure as a statesman and intellectual.
- Graphic and textual documentation of a commemorative exhibition.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is intended for historians, students of contemporary history, political scientists, and any reader interested in the figure of Manuel Azaña and the period of the Spanish Second Republic. It will also be of great value to collectors of exhibition catalogs and those seeking a rigorous documentary source on one of the key figures of the 20th century in Spain.
What this book offers
- Access to a carefully curated selection of original writings by Manuel Azaña, allowing for direct knowledge of his thought.
- A contextualized and multidisciplinary vision of his figure, thanks to contributions from various specialists.
- Valuable graphic and documentary material typical of an exhibition, which enriches the understanding of his era.
- A reference work for the study of the Second Republic and Spanish political history.
Technical specifications
- Author: CENTRO DE LAS LETRAS ESPAÑOLAS
- Publisher: Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte. Área d
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: EXHIBITION CATALOGS AND SPECIFIC COLLECTIONS, BIOGRAPHY: HISTORICAL, POLITICAL AND MILITARY
- Collection: TBD COLLECTION
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: January 1990
- Number of pages: 392
- Weight: 1500 g
Editorial review
This is an exhibition catalog of great documentary value, which fulfills the dual objective of paying tribute to Manuel Azaña and offering a rigorous source for study. The combination of original texts and analyses by specialists makes it a useful work for both the researcher and the history enthusiast. Its weight and length reflect the ambition of the exhibition project, and its graphic content adds a visual appeal that complements the textual information. It is, ultimately, a piece recommended for those who wish to delve into the figure of Azaña from a documentary and commemorative perspective.