Paul Preston
Paul Preston is Principe de Asturias Professor of Iberian History at the LSE, and was head of the International History Department there for several years. He is regarded as the leading historian of twentieth-century Spain alive.
Paul Preston is Principe de Asturias Professor of Iberian History at the LSE, and was head of the International History Department there for several years. He is regarded as the leading historian of twentieth-century Spain alive. See less
Paul Preston's Featured Books
Paul Preston book reviews
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The Politics of Revenge: Fascism and the Military in 20th-Century Spain
A chapter of history we must read
Excellent background for what happened in Spain during the runup to the 2nd WW ... and what might be happening contemporaneously among conservative v. liberal factions. Read More
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Franco: A Biography
Preston on Franco
The author is fair to a subject he does not particularly like. It is a great historical study with a fine use of primary sources. Read More
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Juan Carlos: Steering Spain from Dictatorship to Democracy
Juan Carlos I: "A Uniter, Not a Divider"
Well written, compelling, and readable biography about the King who has ruled Spain for nearly thirty four years. This book is loaded with a lot of interesting trivia about King Juan Carlos I.
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