The Spanish Civil War has had a profound and lasting impact on Britain. At least 2400 Britons volunteered to fight for the Spanish Republic (of whom more than 500 died), while others provided medical assistance, visited Spain in delegations, or covered the Civil War as journalists. In this collection of three of his published articles and seven new essays, all based on primary research, Tom Buchanan sheds light on many facets of this complex relationship. The book's central themes are the impact of loss on families and communities, and the importance of Spain itself -- its history and culture -- in the way that the Civil War was understood in Britain. Some of the chapters deal with individuals involved in the Civil War, such as the writer John Langdon-Davies, the artist Felicia Browne and the journalist GL Steer. Others pursue somewhat neglected themes, such as the response of British artists to the war or the role played by British medical personnel. The final two chapters focus on the long-term impact of the conflict on British politics and on Britain's relations with Spain since 1939.

About the Author
Tom Buchanan is Professor of Modern British and European History at the University of Oxford's Department for Continuing Education, and a Fellow of Kellogg College. He is the author of three previous books and numerous articles on Britain's involvement in the Spanish Civil War, as well as Europe's Troubled Peace, 1945-2000 (Blackwell, second edition 20212). His most recent book is Amnesty International and Human Rights Activism in Postwar Britain, 1945-1977.

Reviews
"...a rich survey of the war's lessons and legacy..." -- Sasha Pack, University at Buffalo, SUNY, Journal of British Studies.
"...a very thorough and stimulating book...essential reading for anyone seriously interested in the subject...It deserves and can expect - with it's appeal for the specialist and the interested layperson alike - a wide readership." -- Lewis H. Mates, Durham University, in Twentieth Century British History, vol 19, no 2, 2008.



Book Information
ISBN 9781845191276
Author Tom Buchanan
Format Paperback
Page Count 267
Imprint Liverpool University Press
Publisher Liverpool University Press
Weight(grams) 422g