Description
The Francoism that doesn't go away
Book summary
An investigative report that reveals how the families who supported the Franco dictatorship maintained their power during the Transition and continue to influence society today. Lluc Salellas i Vilar documents by name how the regime's elites repositioned themselves within the political and economic structures of democracy, unlike what happened in Portugal and Greece. An essential work for understanding the roots of power in contemporary Spain.
What is it about?
The book traces the history of the families who were the protagonists of the Franco dictatorship and analyzes how they managed to perpetuate themselves in spheres of power after Franco's death. The author, a journalist for the Ramon Barnils Journalists Group, focuses on the Spanish transition as a process that allowed these elites to maintain their influence without any accountability. Through meticulous documentation, Salellas shows how the children and grandchildren of those leaders remain at the helm of major companies and institutions, shaping the country's political and economic present.
Main topics
- Continuity of Francoist elites in democracy
- Analysis of the Spanish Transition as a process of power perpetuation
- Investigation into the families who sustained the dictatorship
- Comparison with the cases of Portugal and Greece
- Political and economic power structures in today's Spain
Who is it recommended for?
For readers interested in Spain's recent history, in-depth investigative journalism, and political analysis. Especially recommended for those who want to understand the roots of current power and the dynamics of the Transition from a critical and documented perspective.
What this book contributes
- A detailed X-ray of the Francoist families who survived the regime
- Keys to understanding the configuration of power in democratic Spain
- A landmark work of journalistic documentation on the Transition
- Elements for reflecting on historical memory and transitional justice
Technical data
- Author: Salellas i Vilar, Lluc
- Publisher: Edicions Saldonar
- Language: cat
- Subject: BIOGRAPHY: GENERAL
- Collection: JOURNALISTS
- Binding: Other
- Publication date: November 2017
- Number of pages: 160
- Weight: 285 g
Editorial review
A work of investigative journalism that provides a clear and documented view on an often ignored topic: the continuity of Francoist elites in democracy. The book is useful for anyone seeking a rigorous and concrete analysis of how power adapted to the new political context, without losing sight of its origin. A necessary read to contextualize current debates on historical memory and the transition.