{"title":"Nigel Townson","description":"\u003cp\u003eNigel Townson is a distinguished historian and author, known for his insightful contributions to our understanding of modern European history, particularly Spain. His works are treasured by both academic circles and history enthusiasts, offering in-depth analyses and engaging narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his renowned publications is \u003cem\u003eThe Penguin History of Modern Spain\u003c\/em\u003e, a comprehensive exploration of Spain's transformative journey over the centuries. Townson's ability to weave complex historical events into compelling stories makes his books an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the intricate tapestry of Spain’s past.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a student, a history buff, or just eager to deepen your knowledge, Nigel Townson's collection is sure to provide thought-provoking insights into the world of history and military events. Dive into his works to journey through pivotal moments and uncover the fascinating stories that have shaped modern Spain.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-penguin-history-of-modern-spain-by-nigel-townson-9780141984216","title":"The Penguin History of Modern Spain","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA revelatory new history of Spain, from the late nineteenth century to the twenty-first, drawing on a wealth of Spanish-led historical scholarship never before seen in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Spain is different,' proclaimed the Franco regime in the 1940s, keen to attract foreign tourists. For the most part, the world has agreed. From the end of its 'glorious empire' in 1898 to the dazzling World Cup victory in 2010, the prevailing narrative of modern Spain has emphasized the country's peculiarity. Generations of historians and readers have been transfixed by its implosion into civil war in the 1930s, seduced by the valiant struggle of the republicans, horrified by the barbarity of the dictatorship which followed. Franco's Spain was seen as an anomaly in the midst of prosperous and permissive post-war Western Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut, as Nigel Townson shows in this richly layered and exciting new history, beyond the familiar image, there lies a radically different history of Spain—of a dynamic and progressive society that fits firmly into the narrative of modern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on over forty years of post-Franco scholarship, \u003cem\u003eThe Penguin History of Modern Spain\u003c\/em\u003e transforms our knowledge of Spain and its politics, society, economics, and culture. It interweaves cutting-edge Spanish-led research—never before published in English—and testimonies of peasants, housewives, soldiers, workers, entrepreneurs, feminists, and worker-priests, for an original and surprising portrait, which allows us, at last, to discern the country behind the veil of propaganda and romantic myths which still endure today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46343693566188,"sku":"9780141984216","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14644143482238.jpg?v=1744003814"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/nigel-townson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}