The Truth about Spain by Greaves, H.R.G.; Thomson, David - 1938

London: Victor Gollancz Ltd, 1938. First edition. Paperback. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". Not Stated. A bright copy of this uncommon 1930s pamphlet concerning the Spanish Revolution and what it means for the Western World. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original paper wraps. The Spanish Revolution was a workers' social revolution that began at the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War in 1936. Much of the economy of Spain was put under worker control: factories were run through worker committees, and agrarian areas and small businesses became collectivized. In this interesting pamphlet, H. R. G. Greaves and David Thomson look at the causes of the Spanish Revolution of 1936 and the ways in which the country was reformed during the Revolution. They argue that the British Government's policy of non-intervention allows the Fascist intervention of Germany and Italy, causing potential problems for Europe. In the publisher's original paper wraps. Externally bright and smart with just a… Read More