1922 – 1939
In the 1920s and 1930s, fascism emerged in Europe, characterized by dictatorial power and extreme nationalism. Leaders like Benito Mussolini in Italy and Adolf Hitler in Germany led fascist regimes. During this time, Spain faced its own turmoil, culminating in the Spanish Civil War , where nationalist forces led by Francisco Franco fought against the Spanish Republic. The war was a brutal conflict with deep political and social divisions, and Franco’s victory established a long-lasting fascist dictatorship in Spain.
Different: A Story of the Spanish Civil War
Powerful picture book about two siblings trying to survive the Spanish Civil War
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The Fountains of Silence
Novel about two teenagers in Spain under Franco’s dictatorship, for older readers
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And Picasso Painted Guernica
Picture book about the famous Picasso painting depicting a bombing during the Spanish Civil War
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Strongman: The Rise of Five Dictators and the Fall of Democracy
Award-winning book about the rise of dictators, including Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini
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Twentieth-Century Caesar: Benito Mussolini: The Dramatic Story of the Rise and Fall of a Dictator
Biography of Mussolini’s life and vision for Italy
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