Quest for Survival After Franco

Cristina Palomares

• IntroductionThe Historical BackgroundThe 'Theoretical' Right of Association, 1964-1967The Myth of Political Associations, 1967-1969The Positioning of the Reformists, 1969-1973The Positioning of the Reformists, 1969-1973The Beginning of a Long End, 1973 -1976From Dictatorship to Democracy, 1976-1977EpilogueIndex

"A well-researched political history of Spains elites in the years leading to the countrys successful transition from authoritarian Francoism to the birth of democracy. One especially pleasing feature is Palomaress practice of including important translated terminology in the original Spanish. A major contribution of this book is how it closely traces how the seemingly moderate Manuel Fraga launched initial reforms toward liberalization but later found the conservative Alianza. Liberal reforms leading to democracy would be left up to Adolfo Suirez and King Juan Carlos I, whose contributions and relationship are also examined. Recommended..." -- Choice. "The book provides a good overview of the transition and there is an interesting analysis of major events. The author also uses good primary and secondary sources..." -- Political Studies Review.