Francisco Paulino Hermenegildo Teódulo Franco Bahamonde—Gen. Franco to you and me; Caudillo de España, or chieftain of Spain, to his countrymen—died on Nov. 20, 1975. His death—of natural ...
It is time to visit General Francisco Franco. A short taxi ride does it, and I am deposited at the foot of a giant, prancing stone horse bearing a triumphant-looking granite copy of the dictator. This ...
MADRID — Spain’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that Francisco Franco’s remains can be removed from the Valley of the Fallen, endorsing the Socialist government’s plans against his descendants’ will.
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. What are the qualities that propel dictators into power and keep them there? History suggests they include ...
Streaming platforms for Generalísimo, la vida de Franco en color haven’t been announced yet. Check back soon for updates on where you can watch it online.
This “definitive” new biography of General Franco by the renowned Spanish historian reveals how he was characterised by an interplay of ambition and fearlessness, and offers new insights into his ...
Music shipment data for 2009 is now out and, not surprisingly, shows no real surprises. The CD format continued its decline as digital downloads – for both albums and singles – increased, while vinyl ...