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The Spanish Anarchists of Northern Australia

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The Spanish Anarchists of Northern Australia by Robert Mason delves into the fascinating history of Spanish anarchists who immigrated to Australia in the early 20th century. It explores their influence on local politics and society, detailing how their radical ideals intersected with the Australian national landscape amid broader global political movements. This historical account sheds light on an often-overlooked aspect of Australian and anarchist history.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by lesser-known historical narratives and the intersection of anarchist ideologies with Australian history. It offers a unique exploration of the Spanish anarchists' influence in northern Australia, blending social and political history with tales of cultural encounters and activism.

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The Spanish Anarchists of Northern Australia

It follows the unexpected passage of a group of radical Spanish-speakers in the isolated region of northern Australia during the first half of the twentieth-century, a period of rapidly expanding globalisation as well as the duration of the Spanish Civil War.

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The Spanish Anarchists of Northern Australia analyzes a little-known community of migrants and political radicals. This book reveals hidden political and social histories, which challenge assumptions about early twentieth-century Australia and reveal a dialogue between events in the Spanish- and English-speaking worlds, giving voice to a forgotten history.

Series: Iberian and Latin American Studies

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The Spanish Anarchists of Northern Australia by Robert Mason is praised for its insightful exploration of Australian political history and the multicultural influences within it. The book skilfully interweaves the lives of key anarchists, particularly Salvador Torrents, with the broader socio-cultural dynamics among Spaniards in Australia, detailing their unique responses to pivotal twentieth-century events like the Spanish Civil War.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786833082

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: University of Wales Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 208

About the Author

This book will be useful to university students and academics who are interested in Australian history, the Spanish Civil War and political and social histories.

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