While reviewers from Academia.edu and Project MUSE acknowledge the book as a rare and valuable English-language resource, they note its "mixed" nature as an anthology. Some scholars argue it lacks a cohesive narrative thread across all eras and could have offered deeper analysis of specific events, such as the coup plots of 1979–1982.
Although Spain was officially neutral, the book examines the Spanish Army’s participation on the Eastern Front (Russia) and its status within overseas colonies. 3. The Cold War and Modern Era A Military History of Modern Spain: From the Na...
This era was marked by the Carlist Wars and pronunciamientos (military-led political interventions), where the army served as an instrument for liberal reforms before turning toward reactionary politics. 2. The 20th Century: Civil War and World War II While reviewers from Academia