When evil comes from Almansa: the violent origin of modern Spain

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It has always seemed surprising to me – but also extraordinarily significant – that, given that we have such a clear and evident date for when it all began, for when the situation of national oppression that we are experiencing began, we talk about it so little. April 25, 1707 is the exact moment, the documented moment, when, by force of arms, this artificial political construction was born that today uses the name of Spain. Because in Almansa i…

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The commemoration of the Battle of Almansa, the greatest historical recreation of Spain and the main tourist attraction of the city, will take place from 25 to 27 April, representing the confrontation between the troops of the Bourbons and Austrians that caused the victory of a new dynasty - the current one - in our country