Beyond Folklore?: The Franco Regime and Ethnoterritorial Diversity in Spain, 1930–1975

This book explores how Spanish fascism and the Franco regime promoted subnational identities between 1930 and 1975, examining the survival, accommodation, and adaptation of regional cultures and languages. It also discusses the roots of the 'State of the Autonomous Communities' in the deep structure of the dictatorship, with foundations in demands put forward by local, provincial, and regional elites.

Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 19 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate dynamics of subnational identity promotion under Spanish fascism and the Franco regime,spanning from 1930 to 1975. It explores the diverse strategies employed by these authoritarian regimes to shape and sustain regional identities,as well as their responses to the cultural and linguistic diversity within their territories. The study examines the proactive attitudes of various actors,ranging from Falangists to Francoist intellectuals to Catholic conservatives,and their contrasting approaches to regional cultures and languages. Similar to other Fascist regimes of the interwar period,a narrative of national ethnocultural,ethnoterritorial,and historical diversity persisted,with varying degrees of intensity and different tendencies. These discourses and practices extended beyond the realm of anti-Francoism and had roots in the deep structure of the dictatorship,with foundations in the demands put forward by local,provincial,and regional elites within later Francoism.

The volume is primarily aimed at scholars and students specializing in Iberian Studies,European Modern and Contemporary History,Cultural Studies,particularly those with an interest in memory studies,fascism,nationalism,regionalism,cultural resistance under dictatorship,and transitions from dictatorship to democracy.

The book offers a rich and detailed analysis of the complex interplay between state power and subnational identities, shedding light on the enduring legacies of fascism and Francoism in Spain. It provides valuable insights into the processes of identity formation, resistance, and transformation, and contributes to our understanding of the complex dynamics of post-dictatorial societies.

Weight: 566g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032358314