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Monastery of San Jerónimo de Yuste. From July 9^th to July 11^th, 2025

In 1975, fifty years ago now, Spain was preparing to embark on a political transition towards democracy. The decisive milestone was the death of general Francisco Franco at the end of that year, after nearly four decades at the head of a dictatorial regime born out of a bloody civil war. His death opened the way for a complex and uncertain, yet peaceful and remarkably fruitful transitional political process. This course will explore the background and development of that fascinating historical period, with contributions from professors and witnesses who will examine the various international, political, economic, social, and cultural aspects of this pivotal moment that laid the foundations of contemporary Spain.

Subject of the course:

• An overview of that historical moment
• The Spanish economy during the Transition
• The transformation of the armed forces in Spain and Portugal
• Terrorism and its consequences
• The role of the Spanish Church during the Transition
• Consensus