Description
The Uprising
Book Summary
This historical atlas offers a meticulous cartographic reconstruction of the first days of July 1936 and the outbreak of the Civil War in Spain's main cities. The reader will find a detailed visual analysis of military movements, troop positioning, and the development of street fighting, from the army's crossing of the Strait of Gibraltar to the assault on the Montaña barracks in Madrid. An essential reference work for understanding the origins of the conflict from a rigorous and graphic perspective.
What is it about?
The work focuses on the military uprising of July 1936 and the immediate response that triggered the Civil War. Through detailed maps, key episodes are described chronologically, such as the initial movements of the army in Morocco, Queipo de Llano's coup in Seville, the success of the uprising in Valladolid, and the assault on the Montaña barracks in Madrid. Each map includes specific commentary that facilitates the understanding of troop positioning, barricades, militias, and the use of weaponry, day by day, hour by hour, and street by street. Additionally, the book is complemented by a daily chronology of events and a section on sources and specialized bibliography.
Main themes
- Cartographic reconstruction of the military uprising of July 1936.
- Analysis of urban combat and the disposition of forces in major Spanish cities.
- Social, political, and military context of the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.
- Use of documentary sources, archives, and maps from the period for the development of the atlases.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at historians, students of contemporary history, enthusiasts of historical cartography, and any reader interested in a visual and detailed understanding of the origins of the Spanish Civil War. It is especially useful for those seeking a rigorous and graphic approach, far from a generalist narrative, who wish to analyze military movements and the evolution of combat in real-time.
What this book contributes
- A precise and detailed cartographic representation of the first days of the conflict, allowing for a visual understanding of the events.
- A detailed analysis of key episodes of the uprising, with maps showing the evolution hour by hour.
- A daily chronology that organizes facts in a clear and accessible way.
- A solid documentary foundation, with specialized sources and bibliography that support the rigor of the research.
- The first volume of a collection that promises a comprehensive approach to the Civil War from multiple perspectives.
Data sheet
- Author: Víctor Hurtado
- Publisher: Edicions Dau S L
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: True war and combat stories, literary essays, history of Spain, Spanish Civil War, battles and campaigns
- Collection: Atlas of the Spanish Civil War
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition date: November 2011
- Number of pages: 78
- Weight: 556 g
Editorial review
This is a reference work for the study of the origins of the Spanish Civil War, standing out for its cartographic approach and documentary rigor. The combination of detailed maps, specific commentary, and an exhaustive chronology makes it a useful tool for both researchers and military history enthusiasts. Its hardcover presentation and atlas format make it suitable for frequent consultation and comfortable handling. It is, without a doubt, a solid starting point for a collection that promises an in-depth analysis of the conflict.