Description
ARGELÈS CAMP 1939-1942
Book Summary
This historical essay offers a rigorous and documented look at the Argelès concentration camp, a place that deeply marked Catalan and Spanish collective memory. The authors analyze life in the camp, the conditions of the Republican exiles, and the lasting impact of this experience on subsequent generations. An essential work for understanding a fundamental chapter in the contemporary history of Spain and Catalonia.
What is it about?
The book covers the history of the Argelès camp, opened in 1939 to house the Republican exiles fleeing the Spanish Civil War. Through exhaustive research, the authors reveal the daily reality of those interned, the organization of the camp, and the living conditions in this space of confinement. The work goes beyond clichés and simplified images, offering a deep analysis of how this place became a symbol of the Republican exile and how its memory has endured to the present day, both in Catalonia and the rest of Spain.
Main themes
- Spanish Republican exile after the Civil War
- History of the Argelès concentration camp (1939-1942)
- Historical and collective memory of the Catalan exile
- Living conditions and organization of French internment camps
- Impact of exile on Catalan and Spanish families
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at readers interested in the contemporary history of Spain and Catalonia, especially in the period of the Civil War and the Republican exile. It will also be of great value to students, historians, and anyone who wishes to understand the roots of Catalan and Spanish historical memory, as well as those looking for a documented and rigorous view of one of the most significant episodes of the 20th century.
What this book provides
- A detailed and documented analysis of the Argelès camp, beyond commonplaces.
- A deep understanding of the impact of the Republican exile on collective memory.
- A perspective that connects the history of the camp with the experience of Catalan and Spanish families.
- A reference work for understanding the human and political dimension of the 1939 exile.
Technical data
- Author: FELIP SOLE GREGORY TUBAN
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: cat
- Subject: HISTORY OF EUROPE
- Collection: FORA DE COL·LECCIÓ
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publication date: December 2010
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 524 g
Editorial review
This is a rigorous and necessary work that seriously addresses a fundamental topic of historical memory. The authors' research offers a complete vision of the Argelès camp, dismantling clichés and providing concrete data on life in the camp. Its approach, which connects the history of exile with the family experience of many Catalans and Spaniards, makes it a reading of great interest both for specialists and for the general public who wish to know this episode in depth.