5-1/2 x 8-3/8 The Spanish Civil War has been called the
quintessential expression of violent ideological confrontation
in 1930s Europe. Despite this reputation, researchers have
neglected to properly explore the Spanish experience in the
context of the history of twentieth-century warfare. To fill
this gap, “If You Tolerate This . . . ” brings together an
international group of scholars to address the Spanish Civil
War’s role in the development of total war. Examining such
topics as military violence, the experience of war, and the
culture of war, this anthology traces how the differentiation
between civilian and military sectors crumbled with the onset of
civil war. Individual memory and collective identity in Spain,
the authors argue, became synonymous with mass killing and mass
dying. Offering a unique perspective on one of European
history’s most fraught events, this volume will be necessary
reading for students and scholars of twentieth-century Spain and
military history.