Cold War Era: USSR, China, Cuba, USA, EEC, and Japan
The Cold War Era: A World Divided (1953-1989)
The Political Evolution of the USSR
After Stalin’s death in 1953, Nikita Khrushchev rose to power and convened the 20th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). He initiated a period of *de-Stalinization* and advocated for “peaceful coexistence” with the United States. Subsequently, the Brezhnev era began, characterized by a more conservative approach and increased control over the population through intelligence agencies like the KGB.
Read MoreFrancoism in Spain: Political, Economic, and Social Evolution (1939-1959)
Francoism: Political, Economic, and Social Evolution (1939-1959)
General Characteristics
- Concentration of Power: All powers were concentrated in the figure of Francisco Franco, who served as Head of State and Government, National Chief of the Movement, and Generalissimo of the armies. This was coupled with the exaltation of a charismatic leader.
- Anti-Communism and Anti-Liberalism: The regime was staunchly anti-communist and anti-liberal, rejecting democracy and any form of pluralism.
- National-Catholicism:
Franco’s Dictatorship: Ideological Foundations and Social Bases
Ideological Foundations and Social Bases of Franco’s Regime
Introduction
The result of the Spanish Civil War was the consolidation of the dictatorial regime, which had begun to be built in October 1936 by the rebels against the Republic. Franco’s regime had two major stages:
- The first, from 1939 to 1959, was characterized by the attempt to establish a totalitarian state inspired by fascism and by giving the country an economic autarky, as well as a situation of international isolation.
- The second stage,
Spain’s Colonial History in Morocco: 1894-1923
The Morocco Question
The policy that Spain undertook with regard to Africa was framed on three aspects: the weight of 1898, the historical tradition in North Africa, and Anglo-French colonial rivalry. The overseas disaster gave rise to two postures: an anti-colonialist and anti-militarist current, and fans of regenerationism. Another also sought to enter Spain into the circle of the imperialist European powers and prevent the country from being used by them.
Spanish African Politics
In the 19th century,
Read MoreCauses and Key Events of World War I
**World War I (1914-1918)**
*Causes*
**1. The Armed Peace (1890-1914)**
In 1870, a unified Germany emerged as the new military and economic power in Europe. Otto von Bismarck, the German Chancellor, devised a new system of alliances. This system aimed to isolate France, which had lost Alsace-Lorraine in 1870, and Germany feared French desires for revenge. Bismarck also sought to maintain the balance of power in the Balkans, where Russia and Austria had opposing interests.
In 1890, Bismarck was dismissed,
Read MoreThe Trueba Family Saga: Love, Loss, and Revolution
The Trueba Family: A Legacy of Love and Conflict
Summary
The story begins with a family full of strengths and weaknesses, like any other. Each member had a unique characteristic that made them stand out. The family was established by the patriarch, Severo, and his wife, Nivea. They had many children, including Rosa, Clara, and nine others. Friends and colleagues also played significant roles in their lives.
Esteban Trueba, a friend of the family, fell deeply in love with the beautiful Rosa. To marry
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