Spain

A lively, highly informative and nuanced portrait of contemporary Spain. It fills a huge void in English-language books on the country; future writers will be much indebted to it. -The Economist The best and most complete book I have read about Spain today and the historical roots of the present. -Antonio Munoz Molina, prize-winning novelist Scrupulous, masterly, gentle and fair. I had thought the task impossible - but at last! A clear, careful unpicking of the knot of Catalan identity and separatism. -Matthew Parris, author of A Castle in Spain This is a thoroughly up-to-date, astute account of contemporary Spain. Reid situates the country's recent political turbulence in its Western European context, yet also concisely explains the history behind it. . . . An engaging read for those new to and already familiar with Spain alike. -Caroline Gray, author of Territorial Politics and the Party System in Spain A lucid and engaging account of 21st century Spain enriched, not just by Reid's sharp-eyed reporting for The Economist, but also by his deep understanding of the country's past. He is particularly adept at sorting historical fact from separatist myth. -John Hooper, author of The New Spaniards Michael Reid offers a comprehensive and witty assessment of contemporary Spain. Balancing his personal experiences with the incisive, analytical reflections of a journalist, Reid has produced a text that is accessible, yet original. -Ana Palacio, former Foreign Minister of Spain