Spain has for too long been considered peripheral to the human catastrophes of World War II and the Holocaust. This volume is the first broadly interdisciplinary, scholarly collection to situate Spain in a position of influence in the history and culture of the Second World War. Featuring essays by international experts in the fields of history, literary studies, cultural studies, political science, sociology, and film studies, this book clarifies historical issues within Spain while also demonstrating the impact of Spain's involvement in the Second World War on historical memory of the Holocaust.

Many of the contributors have done extensive archival research, bringing new information and perspectives to the table, and in many cases the essays published here analyze primary and secondary material previously unavailable in English. Spain, the Second World War, and the Holocaust reaches beyond discipline, genre, nation, and time period to offer previously unknown evidence of Spain's continued relevance to the Holocaust and the Second World War.

About the Author
Sara J. Brenneis is a professor of Spanish at Amherst College in Massachusetts. Gina Herrmann is the Norman H. Brown associate professor of Spanish at the University of Oregon.

Reviews

"The breadth and variety of this collection is as impressive as the authors' respect for the complexity of the stories they tell."

-- Sebastiaan Faber, Oberlin College * The Volunteer *

"This collection of essays constitutes the interdisciplinary nature of what is an essential reference book for Spain's different roles during the war."

-- Sean Sheehan * The Prisma *
"This comprehensive work provides much needed insights into Spain's policies during World War II and the plight of Jews and refugees in wartime Spain." -- Harvey Strum, Russell Sage College * The NYMAS Review *



Book Information
ISBN 9781487505707
Author Sara J. Brenneis
Format Hardback
Page Count 736
Imprint University of Toronto Press
Publisher University of Toronto Press
Weight(grams) 1140g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 160mm * 42mm