Francisco Silvela in contemporary historiography. The impact of the centenary of his death and the «Introductory Study» from Luis Arranz to the Political Discourses and Writings

Authors

  • FIDEL GÓMEZ OCHOA

Keywords:

Spain, historiography, political liberalism, conservative thought, biography.

Abstract

he centenary of Francisco Silvela’s death, in 2005, had little impact on society and the writing of history. Amidst the few pieces produced on this outstanding figure, the introductory study that Luis Arranz wrote to the new edition of Escritos y discursos políticos stands out. The images of Silvela in contemporary historiography reviewed and the originality of Arranz’s contribution analysed. It forms part a new way of considering the nature and possibilities of Spanish liberalism at the turn of the century, and the alternatives open to it as it faced the challenges of democratisation.

Published

2009-12-03

Issue

Section

STATE OF THE ART

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