Jan 4, 2010

Blood Wedding | Historical Context

A Nation Divided
Spain entered the twentieth century as a constitutional monarchy. The Spanish populace, however, had little faith in this regime as the country was hampered by persistent and grave economic instability. Clearly, a change in the political and economic order of things was necessary. Widely opposed forces vied for contention. In various parts of the country where industrialization had taken place, workers were determined to ensure their proper treatment and compensation and to enhance their social status. These groups were eager to see a left-wing,...