by José Luis de Vilallonga · Plaza & Janés, 1999, Barcelona. · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788401540691
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«El sable del caudillo» is a historical essay by José Luis de Vilallonga, published by Plaza & Janés in 1999 in paperback (532 pages, in Spanish).
Essay that reveals the less public face of Francisco Franco, the man who governed Spain as if it were a private estate. Vilallonga delves into the intricacies of the dictator's power and examines how his regime was articulated, offering a close-up view of his figure and its effects on Spanish society.
For those seeking a historical approach to the figure of Francisco Franco and the intricacies of power in 20th-century Spain.
José Luis de Vilallonga y Cabeza de Vaca, 9th Marquess of Castellbell, GE was a Spanish nobleman, author, socialite and film actor. His peculiar character, described as "a mixture of aristocratic arrogance, self-confidence and unconcern", brought him frequent enmities with other public figures. He was known to be a multifaceted, charming, elegant and playboy-like figure. At his death in 2007, Vilallonga was referred to by several newspapers as "the last dandy".
