The Spanish Civil War

Ref: C2423354

For someone new to the conflict, the Spanish civil war often seems a confusing alphabet soup of organisational initials. We will look to make sense of who was fighting and why. In doing so we will consider the extent to which the Spanish civil war was a step on the way to the wider European war which began in September 1939. Why did the dictators support Franco's nationalists? Should we see Franco as a Fascist? Why did he take so long to win the war? Why did the USSR not offer more support to the Republic? What was the legacy of the war and to what extent does it still impact on Spanish politics and memory today?

Course aim

The course will provide an introduction to the causes, course and consequences of the Spanish Civil War 1936-1939

Do I need any particular skills or experience?

  • This course is for beginners and improvers

By the end of the course I should be able to:

  • Explain why civil war broke out in Spain in 1936.
  • Explain, in broad terms, the outline of the conflict.
  • Explain the role of outside countries in the conflict.
  • Explain the lasting legacy of the war.

How will I be taught?

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The Spanish Civil War

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Conditions

This course is funded by the Greater London Combined Authority but is also open to residents of other areas.

As a registered charity, and to meet our funders’ requirements, we need to check a few things with you before you enrol. Please check the details below to ensure you meet the basic eligibility critiera:

  • You are paying the standard fee (with a credit or debit card) or you are on any of the qualifying benefits
  • You have a valid email address so that you can receive confirmation of your booking
  • You have been resident in the UK, EU or EEA for the last 3 years
  • You are aged 19 years or older on 1st September 2021
  • You declare that the address you provide is correct and that you will provide evidence of this and your eligibility to live and work in the UK
  • You have read and accept our standard terms and conditions

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