Untold Stories of the Spanish Civil War

This book explores the lesser-known stories of women, children, and international volunteers in the Spanish Civil War, focusing on diverse experiences and voices from less-researched countries. It combines historical research with literary scholarship using newly discovered primary sources from national and private archives. The volume highlights the polyphony of voices of individuals drawn into the war, appealing to a wide audience interested in the Spanish Civil War, twentieth-century European history, Jewish studies, women's history, and anti-fascism.

Format: Unspecified
Length: 274 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This groundbreaking scholarly work delves into the lesser-known narratives of women, children, and international volunteers during the Spanish Civil War. With a particular focus on volunteers from diverse historical backgrounds, particularly Jews, and voices from less-researched countries like Palestine and Turkey, this volume offers a multi-disciplinary approach. Drawing upon newly discovered primary sources from both national and private archives, as well as innovative post-essentialist methodological insights for women's history, Jewish history, and studies on belonging, the authors present a rich tapestry of voices and experiences. By assembling a diverse group of emerging and established scholars from various countries, the volume highlights the multifaceted perspectives of individuals who were drawn into the tumultuous events of the Spanish Civil War. Contributors have uncovered new or previously overlooked primary sources, including personal papers held by relatives of the individuals studied.

The volume is designed to appeal to a broad audience, including scholars, students, and general readers with an interest in the Spanish Civil War, twentieth-century European history, Jewish studies, women's history, or anti-fascism. It serves as a valuable resource for undergraduate college courses and postgraduate university seminars alike. Through its comprehensive exploration of the lesser-known stories of women, children, and international volunteers during the Spanish Civil War, this volume contributes to our understanding of this pivotal period in history and its enduring impact on society.

Weight: 690g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032539300