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A review by vhindy
The Last Crusade: Spain: 1936 by Warren H. Carroll
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.25
Really solid book. As an American, I felt I’ve known little to nothing about the Spanish Civil War and it’s seems to be something glossed over. It shouldn’t be.
This book is aptly named the Last Crusade and talks about the conflict that developed between the Spanish revolutionaries who formed the Spanish Republic and the faithful traditionally Catholic who launched, in their view, a crusade against an evil and corrupt ideology which had thousands committing murders and atrocities of the faithful.
The standout her is Francisco Franco & the brave defenders of the Alcazar of Toledo. Franco is not looked upon fondly in history and this book attempts to restore his name. I found his decision making to be justifiable and honorable in most parts. He was not perfect but I felt he is wrongly spit at in modern history.
The truly amazing story here is the story of the Alcazar of Toledo. I won’t spoil it but please read it.
I’d highly recommend this book to faithful Christians and history buffs alike.
This book is aptly named the Last Crusade and talks about the conflict that developed between the Spanish revolutionaries who formed the Spanish Republic and the faithful traditionally Catholic who launched, in their view, a crusade against an evil and corrupt ideology which had thousands committing murders and atrocities of the faithful.
The standout her is Francisco Franco & the brave defenders of the Alcazar of Toledo. Franco is not looked upon fondly in history and this book attempts to restore his name. I found his decision making to be justifiable and honorable in most parts. He was not perfect but I felt he is wrongly spit at in modern history.
The truly amazing story here is the story of the Alcazar of Toledo. I won’t spoil it but please read it.
I’d highly recommend this book to faithful Christians and history buffs alike.