1930s Quote by Geoffrey Jensen

“During the first part of the 1930s, Spain saw the fall of its monarchy, its first democracy, a major revolutionary insurrection, an attempted military coup, growing street violence, and an array of evolving political parties and coalitions.” quote by Geoffrey Jensen — Download Open image

““During the first part of the 1930s, Spain saw the fall of its monarchy, its first democracy, a major revolutionary insurrection, an attempted military coup, growing street violence, and an array of evolving political parties and coalitions.””

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