Alfonso Mateo-Sagasta

Alfonso Mateo-Sagasta is a Spanish writer and historian known for his interest in social issues and urban history. His works often explore the intersection of culture and politics, and he gained recognition for detailing the extraordinary events surrounding the residents of Cerro Belmonte in Madrid, who declared their neighborhood an independent kingdom in a bid to resist expropriation by the city. His recent publications include a novel titled 'El reino de Belmonte' that dramatizes this incredible story.