La época del liberalismo

Synopsis of La época del liberalismo

This book, belonging to the 'History of Spain' collection, focuses on the period from 1808 to 1874, a complex 19th century full of political, economic, and social events that influenced the 20th century. The author, Josep Fontana, offers a renewed vision of this century, correcting the traditional image full of courtly intrigues and pronouncements. Beyond the milestones of the period, the book explores the causes of the failure of liberalism and the economic and social backwardness of Spain, such as a weak nationalization process, a hesitant agrarian reform, and the failure of public education. Fontana brings to light the problems, struggles, and hopes of the majority of Spaniards without the right to vote.