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A brief history of Anarchism

Explaining History

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The Spanish Civil War: Anarchism, Foreign Influence, and Popular Revolutions

This chapter explores the rise of anarchist unions during the Spanish Civil War, focusing on their takeover of resources in response to Franco's insurgency. It also examines the complex foreign interventions that influenced the conflict, including the support for Franco by fascist regimes and the nuanced role of the Soviet Union in the anti-fascist struggle.

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