Francisco Franco (1892-1975) ruled his country's history with his dictatorship for almost four decades. Since the beginnings of the dictatorship during the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), "Cuadillo" has had a controversial personality. Whilst he represents the destruction of a civil-democratic order, cruel repression and a division of society for decades, others see him as a considerate and intelligent person acting for the good of the people. The impression at hand explores General Franco's biography in light of current research and debates surrounding his character.

Prof. Dr. Carlos Collado Seidel forscht und lehrt an der Universität Marburg.