Description
The remains of Francoism in Galicia
Book summary
This book offers a rigorous inventory of the vestiges of Francoism that still persist in the Galician public sphere. Through exhaustive fieldwork, the author documents the presence of more than 600 Francoist symbols distributed across 87 municipalities, including streets, portraits, plaques, sculptures, and other honors that continue to exalt figures of the regime. An essential work for understanding the persistence of historical memory in Galicia and the debate over the removal of these symbols.
What is it about?
Manuel Monge González provides a first systematic inventory of the remains of Francoism in Galicia, demonstrating that more than 600 symbolic elements still exist in 87 Galician municipalities. The book documents the presence of streets, portraits, commemorative plaques, sculptures, and all kinds of distinctions that honor and recognize coup plotters, Francoists, and criminals of the regime. The work not only quantifies these vestiges but also analyzes their meaning and the controversy surrounding their presence in public spaces, as well as the role of Francoist foundations in their maintenance. It is a meticulous piece of fieldwork that brings to light the reality of a historical memory still unresolved in Galicia.
Main themes
- Inventory and location of Francoist symbols in the Galician public sphere.
- Analysis of the survival of Francoism in urban toponymy and monuments.
- Historical memory and reparation policies in Galicia.
- The role of Francoist foundations in the conservation of these vestiges.
- Debate on the removal of symbols exalting the Francoist regime.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, researchers, and students interested in historical memory and Francoism in Galicia. It is also of great interest to activists and policymakers involved in the implementation of democratic memory laws, as well as any reader concerned about the persistence of totalitarian symbols in public spaces and the debate over historical justice.
What this book contributes
- An exhaustive and documented inventory of the more than 600 Francoist symbols that still exist in Galicia.
- An essential reference tool for understanding the real dimension of the historical memory issue in the Galician community.
- Concrete and localized data that allow for a rigorous approach to the debate on the removal of these vestiges.
- A fundamental contribution to the knowledge of the survival of Francoism in the public sphere and its impact on today's society.
Technical specifications
- Author: Monge González, Manuel
- Publisher: Edicións Laiovento, S.L.
- Language: glg
- Subject: POLITICAL CONTROL AND FREEDOMS
- Collection: ESSAY
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2020
- Number of pages: 380
- Weight: 677 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for those who wish to know exactly the status of Francoist symbols in Galicia. Its documentary approach and exhaustive fieldwork make it a valuable tool for both specialists and readers interested in historical memory. The book provides concrete data that enriches the public debate on the need to advance democratic reparation and the elimination of the vestiges of the dictatorship.