Falacias de la Guerra Civil

Synopsis of Falacias de la Guerra Civil

In 'Falacias de la Guerra Civil' (Fallacies of the Civil War), Carlos Blanco Escolá examines the historical narratives about the Spanish Civil War, challenging traditional interpretations and vindicating the Republican cause. The author argues that the 1936 uprising was a rebellion against the reforms of the Republic, driven by reactionary interests and the Africanist army, rather than a response to an alleged communist threat.

Blanco Escolá highlights the lack of popular support for the rebel side and how their victory was due to the military support of fascist powers and the African mercenary army, while the Republican government was abandoned by Western democracies. This book seeks to do justice to the memory of Republican Spain, frequently denigrated in the historical versions of the victors.