Description
A Spanish Commune provides a detailed historical examination of the Cartagena Canton, one of Spain’s most significant experiments in autonomous self-governance. Set against the backdrop of Spain’s revolutionary upheaval, Jeanne Moisand traces how the residents of Cartagena established and maintained a radical commune, challenging traditional hierarchies and state authority.
The book explores the political ideologies, social dynamics, and practical challenges that shaped this unique historical moment. Through primary sources and rigorous historical research, Moisand reveals how ordinary people engaged with anarchist and federalist ideas, attempting to create alternative forms of community organization and democratic participation.
By examining the Cartagena Canton’s worlds—its political structures, social relationships, and cultural dimensions—the work illuminates broader questions about revolutionary change, collective action, and the possibilities of radical transformation in nineteenth-century Europe.
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