Description
Constitution of the Spanish Republic of 1931
Book summary
This volume contains the full text of the Constitution of the Spanish Republic of 1931, one of the most advanced and progressive charters of its time. Within its pages, the reader will find the foundational document of the Second Republic, which introduced pioneering rights such as women's suffrage, the secular nature of the State, and the recognition of co-official languages. An essential work for understanding a key period in Spain's constitutional history and the foundations of a democratic project that marked a turning point for the country.
What is it about?
The 1931 Constitution was enacted following the proclamation of the Second Republic on April 14, 1931, after the republican victory in the municipal elections. This legal text represents a radical break with the monarchical and constitutional past of the 19th century, being, along with the Constitution of Cádiz of 1812, one of only two Spanish constitutions not enacted by the Monarchy itself. The work establishes a new order based on popular sovereignty, eliminating the monarchical principle as a form of government. Among its most notable innovations are universal female suffrage, which for the first time allowed women to vote on equal terms with men; the declaration of Spain as a secular State, with full freedom of religion, expression, assembly, and association; and the recognition of Catalan, Basque, and Galician as co-official languages alongside Castilian. The Constitution also abolished the Monarchy and named Manuel Azaña as President of the Republic.
Main topics
- Fundamental rights and liberties in the republican Spain
- Universal female suffrage and gender equality in the political sphere >li>Secularism of the State and separation of Church and public power
- Recognition of the co-officiality of Catalan, Basque, and Galician languages
- Popular sovereignty versus the traditional monarchical principle
- Constitutional rupture and change in the State model in Spanish history
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at students and professionals of Constitutional Law, Contemporary History, and Political Science, as well as any reader interested in the political and social evolution of Spain. It is also of great value to researchers and history buffs who wish to know the foundational text of the Second Republic firsthand and understand the bases of a crucial period of the Spanish 20th century.
What this book offers
- Direct access to the full and original text of one of the most innovative constitutions in the history of Spain.
- Deep understanding of the democratic values and rights that laid the foundations of the Second Republic.
- Essential historical context to understand the constitutional rupture with the monarchical past of the 19th century.
- Rigorous reference material for the study of the evolution of Spanish constitutionalism.
- Perspective on the modernity of a legal text that anticipated fundamental rights recognized decades later.
Technical specifications
- Author: Various Authors
- Publisher: Linkgua Ediciones
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Classic texts
- Collection: Laws
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2025
- Number of pages: 60
- Weight: 170 g
Editorial review
This edition of the 1931 Constitution is an essential reference tool for those who wish to approach the foundational text of the Second Republic without interpretations or additions. Its pocket format and limited number of pages make it a manageable and accessible volume, ideal for study or quick reference. The work allows the reader to assess for themselves the scope of a document that, due to its disruptive nature and its defense of popular sovereignty, marked a milestone in Spanish constitutional history. A title of interest to both the specialist and the curious reader seeking to understand the roots of democracy in Spain.