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36: Spanish Civil War Pt. 1 - The Second Republic

History of the Second World War

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The Civil War in Spain

Like all civil wars, it would be bitter and brutal and bloody. The clash of views that separated them went far beyond simple political ideologies. Corruption was probably the largest problem though. It took over the entire political and economic landscape. Any attempt to lessen its hold on Spanish society was met with hostility. Along with these episodes I've had the great privilege of interviewing some excellent historians on topics surrounding the Civil War. First interview should appear in your feed in the next few days followed by 17 more over the course of the next few months.

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