Description
SPEECHES TO THE WORKERS
Book summary
This work offers a facsimile edition of the speeches delivered by Francisco Largo Caballero between the summer of 1933 and January 1934, a key juncture of the Second Spanish Republic. The reader will have direct access to the words of the then-president of the Socialist Party and secretary of the UGT, preceded by a preliminary study by historian Rubén Vega. This is a first-rate historical document for understanding the thought and strategy of the labor movement during a period of intense social and political conflict.
What is it about?
The volume brings together the complete text of the public addresses of Francisco Largo Caballero during a crucial semester. In these speeches, addressed to the workers, the socialist leader expounds his vision on the political situation, union alliances, and the strategy to follow to advance toward social revolution. The edition faithfully reproduces the original publication, preserving its heritage value. The book is completed with a prologue by Luis Araquistaín, a contemporary of the events, and an updated preliminary study by Rubén Vega that historically contextualizes the speeches and analyzes their relevance within the culture of the Spanish labor movement.
Main themes
- Political thought of Francisco Largo Caballero during the Second Republic.
- Strategy of the Socialist Party and the UGT in the 1933-1934 period.
- Social conflict and labor mobilization in republican Spain.
- History of the labor movement and labor cultures.
- Facsimile edition as a tool for the conservation of bibliographic heritage.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, researchers, and students of Contemporary History, Political Science, and Sociology. It will also be of great interest to readers passionate about the social and political history of Spain, especially those who wish to access primary sources to understand the republican period and the role of labor organizations.
What this book contributes
- Direct access to an original historical document in facsimile format, preserving its heritage value.
- Contextualized understanding of the speeches thanks to the preliminary study by a specialist in the field.
- First-hand knowledge of the thinking of a key figure in Spanish socialism.
- A unique perspective on political and trade union strategy at a time of maximum social tension.
Technical specifications
- Author: VV.AA.
- Publisher: MINISTRY OF CULTURE
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: CONTEMPORARY HISTORY UP TO THE 20TH CENTURY: C. 1700-, POLITICAL SCIENCE AND THEORY
- Collection: CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
- Publication date: January 2023
- Number of pages: 165
- Weight: 215 g
Editorial assessment
This facsimile edition constitutes a rigorous and necessary contribution to the study of the Spanish labor movement. The combination of the reproduction of the original document with an updated preliminary study offers the reader a complete working tool. The work will be especially valued by specialists and enthusiasts of social history, as it allows direct contact with primary sources from a decisive period of our recent history.