The Anatomy Of A Moment by Javier Cercas
Thirty-Five Minutes in History and Imagination
The book delves into the attempted coup d'état in Spain on February 23, 1981, focusing on the pivotal moments when key political figures, including Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez, remained seated in defiance as armed guards stormed the Spanish parliament. Through meticulous research and narrative reconstruction, it explores the complex motivations and historical context behind the event, examining the personal and political courage displayed during a critical juncture in Spain's transition to democracy.
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- Published
- 2009
- Nationality
- Spanish
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 400-450
- Original Language
- Spanish
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- Alternate Titles
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- Anatomia De Um Instante
- Anatomía De Un Instante
- The Anatomy of a Moment
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This book is on the following 2 lists:
- 11th on The best books in Spanish for the last 25 years (El Pais)
- 24th on The 21 best books of the 21st century (Babelia en EL PAÍS)