Eight Years As Head of State

by José María Aznar

For the first time ever, a Spanish Prime Minister discusses in a direct, clear-cut fashion they key issues of his tenure as well as the motivation behind his personal and political stances. In his memoirs, José María Aznar also analyzes Spain's transition from Franco's dictatorship to democratization, and the successful efforts of his own administration to privatize government-owned businesses. In the international arena, Aznar describes Spain's entry into the European Union and the country's relationship with other union members. He also outlines his policies and commitments toward the process of globalization. Aznar devotes a large part of his book to his antiterrorist efforts. He explains his 1996 pact with the nationalist Basques and the Catalonians. He reveals his reaction to the 9/11 attack, why he supported the war in Iraq, and whether he believes a victory over terrorism is at hand. A bestseller in Spain and Latin America, this history of Aznar's eight years a Prime Minister of Spain provides an unequaled, first-hand view of the Spanish government, the European Union, and the war on terrorism.

280 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 2004

About the author

José María Alfredo Aznar López, conocido como José María Aznar, es un político español, presidente del Gobierno de España entre 1996 y 2004. Es miembro del Partido Popular, del que fue presidente entre 1990 y 2004.

Reviews

[Jose Moa]

Skipped because life is short and one dont have time to lose in useless things

[Juan García · Rating 1 out of 5]

Gracia para escribir desde luego Aznar no tiene. Resulta interesante leer, veinte años después, los postulados del Partido Popular y de todas las incoherencias en las que ha incurrido a lo largo de los años en temas como la corrupción, el sentido de lo público y especialmente el terrorismo. También es interesante leer la historia (breve, en el momento en que escribe) del partido y su construcción a lo largo de los 90s: el paso trascendental de Alianza Popular a PP.

[Ledio Braho · Rating 4 out of 5]

A history of a successful conservative liberal. Europe still needs him!