The Battle Over the Memory of the Spanish Civil War.

The article discusses disputes over the memory of the Spanish Civil War. Particular focus is given to how Spain chooses to memorialize Francisco Franco, a 20th century military dictator. Additional topics discussed include the country's struggle between ascendant right-wing authoritarianism and beleaguered liberal democracy, a political history of the nation and insights on the history from Spanish resident Purificación "Puri" Lapeña.