Presented by Prof. David Jorge, Research Professor (Centro de Estudios Históricos, Colegio de México)
About the talk:
The Spanish Civil War was much more than a mere civil war among Spaniards. Framed within the growing international crisis of the interwar period, it was an international war by proxy, consciously planned and contained within Spain’s borders. The Spanish Civil War undoubtedly constitutes the pivotal event of a “long 20th century in Spain.” Today, 90 years after the start of the conflict (and 95 years after the proclamation of the Second Republic), the controversies have been far from abating; quite the contrary. Disputes surrounding historical reconstruction and memorialization are ever-present in the country’s political and sociocultural arena, as well as in private lives. Within this framework, this seminar will analyze the different phases of the Spanish Civil War (including its antecedents and consequences), maintaining a constant balance between the Spanish context and the international framework that surrounded and, often, determined it. The war of 1936-1939 is, for Spain, a past that refuses to fade.
This event will be held in Spanish.
About the FHIS Research Seminar:
Hosted by the Department of French, Hispanic and Italian Studies (FHIS) and open to the entire UBC community, the FHIS Research Seminar is a forum for sharing the latest research related to French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and Romance Studies. Each seminar involves thought-provoking presentations by guest speakers, faculty members, and graduate students. Engage in lively discussions, connect with fellow scholars, and enjoy complimentary coffee, tea, and light refreshments. Please RSVP in advance to confirm your attendance.
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