From the moment it began in 1936, the Spanish Civil War became the political question of the age. Hitler and Mussolini quickly sent aircraft, troops, and supplies to the right-wing generals bent on overthrowing Spain's elected government.
Millions around the world felt passionately that fascism must be stopped in Spain—if not there, where? More than 35,000 volunteers from dozens of countries went to help defend the Spanish Republic.
In Spain in Our Hearts, acclaimed author Adam Hochschild (King Leopold's Ghost) brings this tumultuous period to life, focusing on the American volunteers who joined the cause. Among them are a fiery Kentucky woman on her honeymoon, a college student turned soldier, and a rogue Texas oilman who sold fuel to Franco in defiance of U.S. law.
British figures also feature in Hochschild’s narrative, including George Orwell, whose experience in Spain deeply shaped his worldview.
This compelling historical account blends war, idealism, and journalism, offering a poignant glimpse into a pivotal global conflict.
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Author: Adam Hochschild
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Publisher: Pan Macmillan
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ISBN: 9781509810543
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Category: History & Politics
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First Published: 7 April 2016
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Binding: Hardback with dust cover
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Pages: 464
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Language: English
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