The Franco Regime, 1936-1975

by Stanley G. Payne

The history of modern Spain is dominated by the figure of Francisco Franco, who presided over one of the longest authoritarian regimes of the twentieth century. Between 1936 and the end of the regime in 1975, Franco’s Spain passed through several distinct phases of political, institutional, and economic development, moving from the original semi-fascist regime of 1936–45 to become the Catholic corporatist “organic democracy” under the monarchy from 1945 to 1957. Distinguished historian Stanley G. Payne offers deep insight into the career of this complex and formidable figure and the enormous changes that shaped Spanish history during his regime.

Genres: History, Spain, Politics, Nonfiction

677 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1987

About the author

Stanley G. Payne is a historian of modern Spain and European Fascism at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He retired from full time teaching in 2004 and is currently Professor Emeritus at its Department of History.

Reviews

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Honestly I'm pretty tickled I made it through this whole (rather academic) book. And I learned a lot, I have a better informed understanding of Franco and the impact of his regime.

[John Ward · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read a free copy thru the NYPL and Project Muse. Dense but good jumping off point for understanding Iberian fascism. Needed more on the regimes repression.