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The Spanish Civil War was a bloody conflict that took place in Spain from 1936 to 1939. The war began when the Spanish government attempted to overthrow the government of the country's dictator, General Francisco Franco. Franco's forces, backed by Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, eventually defeated the Spanish government and ended the civil war. The war had a significant impact on Spain and the rest of Europe, and left a number of people dead.
Amid the catastrophes of the 20th century, the Spanish Civil War continues to exert a particular fascination. 'The Spanish Civil War: A Very Short Introduction' provides an explanation of the war's complex origins and course, and explores its impact on a personal and an international scale.
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