{"product_id":"9795378599171","title":"Parallel Chronicles. What was left unsaid II","description":"\u003ch2\u003eParallel Chronicles. What Was Not Said II\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallel Chronicles. What Was Not Said II is a work of political and social analysis that critically examines the period following the Spanish Transition. The author, Jaime Richart, offers a selection of texts that question the construction of the current political system, pointing out what he considers a misalignment between formal democracy and European democracies. Beyond institutional criticism, the book addresses the conduct of public figures and academia as a reflection of that same misalignment. Written with the intention of leaving an intellectual legacy, it invites a deep and reflective reading on the Spanish political reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a compilation of texts that analyze the political evolution of Spain since the Transition. The author argues that the resulting regime, more similar to a party-based democracy than to European democracies, was based on a Constitution that, in his view, introduced a monarchy without a prior referendum. Based on this premise, the work examines how this anomalous situation influenced the behavior of politicians, academics, and famous figures, whose actions and speeches, according to the author, responded to the same foundational deception. The content is rounded out with additional analyses that the author has sought to keep light in form, but deep in substance, with the goal of offering an alternative vision to the official narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriticism of the Spanish political Transition process and its constitutional foundations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnalysis of the nature of the current political system compared to European democracies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflection on the role of the parliamentary monarchy within the constitutional framework.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eExamination of the conduct of the political, journalistic, and intellectual elite during and after the Transition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCriticism of academia as a reflection of official and uncritical thinking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in the recent political history of Spain, the critical analysis of democratic systems, and transition processes. It is especially suitable for those seeking alternative perspectives to the conventional narrative about the Transition and the 1978 Constitution. It will also be of interest to those who value deep reflection and the questioning of established political structures, as well as to students and professionals in political science, history, and sociology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book contributes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA critical and documented perspective on the Spanish Transition and its political consequences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA detailed analysis of the contradictions between the official discourse and the reality of the political system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eReflections on the role of the intelligentsia and academia in the construction of the historical narrative.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAn intellectual legacy that invites independent thinking and questioning established narratives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA work that encourages deep reading and reflection in a context where, according to the author, these practices are scarce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Richart, Jaime\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: PUNTO ROJO LIBROS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 370\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 560 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParallel Chronicles. What Was Not Said II is presented as a work of a markedly essayistic and critical nature, aimed at a reader seeking an incisive analysis of contemporary Spanish politics. The author does not shy away from controversy and poses fundamental questions about the origin and legitimacy of the current system. His direct style and personal approach, aimed at leaving an intellectual legacy, make this book a stimulating read for those who wish to explore an alternative vision of Spain's recent history. It is recommended for those who value independent thought and uncompromising political reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PUNTO ROJO EDITORIAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53406816403803,"sku":"9795378599171","price":18.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/979537859917.jpg?v=1781841805","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9795378599171","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}