Spain Betrayed
by Ronald Radosh
"The Soviet Union in the Spanish Civil War"
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Spain Betrayed by Ronald Radosh
Details
War:
Spanish Civil War
Perspective:
Researcher
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
Europe
Page Count:
583
Published Date:
2001
ISBN13:
9780300089813
Summary
Spain Betrayed examines the Soviet Union's role in the Spanish Civil War through newly accessible documents from Soviet archives. Authors Ronald Radosh, Mary Habeck, and Grigory Sevostianov present evidence showing how Stalin manipulated the Spanish Republican cause for Soviet interests rather than genuinely supporting the anti-fascist struggle. The book reveals Soviet efforts to control Spanish politics, eliminate political rivals including anarchists and other leftists, and prioritize Soviet strategic goals over Republican victory. Drawing on previously unavailable primary sources, it challenges romantic narratives of the conflict and exposes the cynical nature of Soviet intervention during this pivotal 1930s conflict.
