Following the Hidalgo affair, Amadeus famously declared the people of Spain to be ungovernable, and fled the country. In his absence, a government of radicals and Republicans was formed that declared Spain a republic. The republic was immediately und... Read more »
Spain's neutrality in World War I allowed it to become a supplier of material for both sides to its great advantage, prompting an economic boom in Spain. The outbreak of Spanish influenza in Spain and elsewhere, along with a major economic slowdown i... Read more »
Under the Second Spanish Republic, women were allowed to vote in general elections for the first time. The Republic devolved substantial autonomy to the Basque Country and to Catalonia.The first governments of the Republic, were center-left, headed b... Read more »
In the 1930s, Spanish politics were polarized at the left and right of the political spectrum. The left-wing favored class struggle, land reform, autonomy to the regions and reduction in church and monarchist power. The right-wing groups, the largest... Read more »
JohnHeathman wrote on 2011/09/24 I like this itinerary, I would like to travel to Europe and enjoy this wonderful trip....I have some friends in Spain th...
KeithStuart wrote on 2011/09/21 I love this Itinerary, years ago I traveled to Valencia and for a few days but I would like to comeback and also visit B...
