Julián Casanova
Julián Casanova, born in Zaragoza in 1956, is a prominent Spanish historian and professor of Contemporary History at the University of Zaragoza. Renowned for his deep explorations into the complexities of historical narratives, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of Spain's tumultuous past, particularly the Civil War and the Franco dictatorship. Casanova has taught extensively abroad, including at the Central European University in Budapest and Vienna, and has a keen interest in public discourse surrounding historical events, often utilizing traditional media and social platforms to engage with contemporary issues. His recent work includes a detailed biography of Francisco Franco, which aims to provide a nuanced perspective on the dictator's life and the broader socio-political context of Spain.
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Julián Casanova emphasizes the lack of documentation about the 1981 coup compared to the 1936 coup.
Los secretos que la desclasificación del 23-F ha dejado fuera | España
Spain· 2026-03-02
Julián Casanova warns that historical documents must be critically analyzed.
45 años del 23-F: hechos probados y dudas razonables | EspañaSpain· 2026-02-24
Julián Casanova is mentioned as a participant in the event.
David Uclés se retira de un evento sobre la Guerra Civil por la presencia de José María Aznar e Iván Espinosa de los Monteros | CulturaSpain· 2026-01-25
Julián Casanova has written a biography of Franco focusing on his dependencies and concessions that allowed him to stay in power.
Quince de los libros más destacados del 2025
Dominican Republic· 2025-12-07
Julián Casanova recalls the significant death toll during the Spanish Civil War as a result of Franco's actions.
Una cuarta parte de los jóvenes ve preferible en determinadas circunstancias un régimen autoritario | EspañaSpain· 2025-11-20
Casanova is a professor of Contemporary History and author of works on Franco.
‘Goodbye’ Franco | España | EL PAÍSSpain· 2025-11-18
Julián Casanova is currently probably the most important historian of the Spanish Civil War and one of the most respected Spanish historians overall.
Ukrajina še ni umrla … kaj pa Evropa?
Slovenia· 2025-08-23Julián Casanova believes that it is excellent news if the archives are opened and the documentation is available.
Lo que ocultan los papeles secretos del franquismo y la Transición | EspañaSpain· 2025-07-28
Julián Casanova is a historian who wrote a biography of Franco and analyzed the Nazi's interest in him.
Cuando los nazis se interesaron por si Franco era judío | CulturaSpain· 2025-06-01
Julián Casanova provides a definitive portrait of Franco in his biography.
Los libros favoritos de los libreros: 66 títulos imprescindibles que puedes encontrar en la Feria de Madrid 2025 | BabeliaSpain· 2025-05-24
Julián Casanova is one of the historians discussing the legacy of Francisco Franco.
La storia e la fede su «la Lettura» (già nell’App) con una Pasqua di Liberazione- Corriere.it
Italy· 2025-04-19
Julián Casanova wrote a book about Franco that aims to educate younger generations about the cruelty and inequalities under dictatorship.
Muchas perdices | Opinión | EL PAÍSSpain· 2025-02-24
Casanova offers a portrait of Franco from a 21st-century perspective.
Franco desde el siglo XXI, mujeres maltratadas en tiempos de la machosfera, la megamáquina de los superricos y otros libros de la semana | BabeliaSpain· 2025-02-15
Julián Casanova is a historian who discusses the complexities of Franco's legacy in Spain.
Julián Casanova, historiador: “Lo bueno que hizo Franco lo hicieron las democracias sin tortura ni pena de muerte” | BabeliaSpain· 2025-02-14