Alcalá Zamora and the Failure of the Spanish Republic, 1931-1936

Alcala Zamora and the Failure of the Spanish Republic, 1931-1936 (Sussex Studies in Spanish History)

by E.J. Fleming

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The Second Spanish Republic was a period of great hope and turmoil. After centuries of monarchy and dictatorship, Spain finally had a chance to build a democratic and progressive society. However, the Republic was ultimately unsuccessful, and in 1936 it collapsed into civil war.

There are many factors that contributed to the failure of the Republic, but one of the most important was the role of Niceto Alcalá Zamora. Alcalá Zamora was the first president of the Republic, and he played a major role in shaping its early development. However, he was also a conservative and authoritarian figure, and his policies alienated many of the Republic's supporters.

Alcalá Zamora's Background and Beliefs

Niceto Alcalá Zamora was born in Priego de Córdoba, Spain, in 1877. He studied law at the University of Madrid, and he entered politics in 1903. Alcalá Zamora was a member of the Liberal Party, and he served in the Spanish parliament from 1907 to 1923. He was also a professor of law at the University of Madrid.

Alcalá Zamora was a conservative liberal. He believed in the importance of order and stability, and he was opposed to radical change. He was also a strong supporter of the monarchy.

The Second Spanish Republic

The Second Spanish Republic was proclaimed on April 14, 1931, after King Alfonso XIII fled the country. Alcalá Zamora was elected president of the Republic by the Constituent Assembly. He formed a government that included members of the Republican coalition, which consisted of the Liberal Party, the Republican Radical Party, and the Socialist Party.

The new government faced a number of challenges. The country was in the midst of a severe economic crisis, and there was widespread social unrest. The government also had to deal with the threat of separatist movements in Catalonia and the Basque Country.

Alcalá Zamora's Presidency

Alcalá Zamora's presidency was marked by a series of crises. The government was unable to resolve the economic crisis, and social unrest continued to grow. The government also faced a number of challenges from the right and the left.

On the right, Alcalá Zamora faced opposition from the Spanish military. The military was opposed to the Republic, and it was involved in a number of plots to overthrow the government. On the left, Alcalá Zamora faced opposition from the Socialist Party. The Socialists were unhappy with the government's moderate policies, and they demanded more radical reforms.

Alcalá Zamora's government was unable to resolve these crises, and it eventually collapsed in 1936. The government's failure led to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War.

Niceto Alcalá Zamora was a complex and controversial figure. He was a brilliant lawyer and a skilled politician, but he was also a conservative and authoritarian figure. His policies alienated many of the Republic's supporters, and he was unable to build a consensus among the different factions of the Republican coalition. Alcalá Zamora's failure to resolve the crises that faced the Republic ultimately led to its collapse.

Alcala Zamora and the Failure of the Spanish Republic, 1931-1936 (Sussex Studies in Spanish History)

by E.J. Fleming

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Language	:	English
File size	:	4171 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	218 pages
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