Catalan People: The People's Struggle, a History
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Catalan People. The People's Struggle, a History. The end of the 18th century was a difficult time for Catalunya. In 1793, Spain was at war with post-revolutionary France and large parts of Catalunya (which shares a common border with France) were occupied by French soldiers. In 1795, Spain and France signed a peace treaty. In 1796, Spain allied itself with the French against the English; the result was a serious economic setback for Catalan interests. The English immediately blockaded Cadiz, Barcelona and South American ports, which caused a commercial collapse. Unemployment suddenly rose, soup kitchens were set up and there were bread riots in the streets. Catalans reacted angrily against the French blaming them for the situation; some even called for war against the French
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1715759443
ISBN13:9781715759445
Release Date:August 2024
Publisher:Blurb
Length:190 Pages
Weight:0.43 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 5.0" x 8.0"
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