First published 2016
Volunteers flood to Spain in the 1930s to defend its democratic government from a fascist uprising. Hochschild uncovers lesser-known stories: a Kentucky newlywed, a college student killed in Madrid, rival New York Times reporters, and a Texas oilman aiding Franco. This was the opening salvo of World War II, and there is still much to learn. At its heart, this is a human drama of ordinary people swept up in extraordinary events.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, historical-figures
Setting: Spain
Period: Civil War, 1936-1939, 20th century
480 pages · Paperback · Mariner Books