Ghosts Of Spain

Spaniards are reputed to be amongst Europe’s most forthright people, and this travelogue uses that perception as a lens to explore Spain’s history. Giles Tremlett embarks on a journey around Spain to uncover the ghosts of the Civil War, the long shadow of General Franco, and the complex tensions that shape the nation today. Through questions about who caused the Civil War, why Basque terrorists act, and how Catalonia relates to Madrid, the book reveals a country full of controversy, debate, and unexpected insights into the Spanish character. The author’s curiosity leads him down strange and colorful byways, resulting in a nuanced portrait of Spain’s past and present. The work, published in 2012, runs to 496 pages and appears in paperback as the first edition.

Tremlett’s narrative intertwines historical inquiry with contemporary observation, offering readers a reflective account of Spain’s struggle to reconcile memory with modern identity. The exploration spans political upheaval, regional identities, and the persistent question of how a nation remembers its turbulent years while shaping its future.

Kenmerken

• Auteur: Giles Tremlett onderzoekt Spanje en zijn geschiedenis
• Centrale thema: de Spaanse Burgeroorlog en Franco’s regime
• Verwijzingen naar Basque terrorisme en Catalonië
• Verweving van Moorse verleden en hedendaagse identiteit
• Reizend door Spanje met scherpe observaties
• Uitgave: 496 pagina’s, paperback, editie 1