Long neglected by European historians; the unspeakable atrocities of Franco’s Spain are finally brought to tragic light in this definitive work. Evoking such classics as Anne Applebaum’s Gulag and Robert Conquest’s The Great Terror; The Spanish Holocaust sheds light on one of the darkest and most unexamined eras of modern European history. As Spain finally reclaims its historical memory; a full picture can now be drawn of the atrocities of Franco’s Spain―from torture and judicial murders to the abuse of women and children. Paul Preston provides an unforgettable account of the systematic terror carried out by Spain’s fascist government. 16 pages of illustrations
#885295 in Books Bruce Henderson 2006-02-17Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.30 x 1.00 x 5.50l; .84 #File Name: 0393327388352 pagesTrue North Peary Cook and the Race to the Pole
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Recommended polar readingBy goodgollyjoshI had always been taught growing up that Peary had discovered the North Pole. It was very interesting to read a non-biased view on the two expedition leaders who had raced to be the first to discover it. The book was well written and leaves the reader captivated. I was left feeling sorry for Cook and wished History had treated him differently.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Excellent story about two great adventurersBy Susan TGreat book. A lot of detail about both Peary's and Cook's life and adventures. Haven't got to the actual journey to the north pole yet. Very enjoyable reading.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Very satisfying readBy AbeThis story of the conquest of the North Pole by Cook and Peary held my interest to the end. It's an all too common tale of human conquest and jealousy. A well-told story.
