Prelude to Chaos: Spain's Road to Civil War

This chapter explores the historical context leading up to the Spanish Civil War, focusing on the economic boom during World War I and the rise of radical factions within the left. It highlights key figures and movements, examining the fragmentation between Marxist and anarchist ideologies, and the subsequent political unrest. The narrative delves into escalating violence and the societal upheaval during the early 1930s, setting the stage for the conflict that would erupt in the Civil War.