The revolution of 1840: the success of progressive liberal Madrid
Keywords:
constitutional system of 1837, Madrid, revolution of 1840, council of Madrid, progressive liberals, conservatives.
Abstract
This article explores the revolution of 1840, barely studied by historians. After clarifying the main concepts, focuses on the development of the paradigmatic case of Madrid. It does, on the one hand, looking like progressive liberals totally control the local power of Madrid. And, on the other hand, watching the moderate liberals from central power want to implement a reform conservative in the constitucional system of 1837. The progressive liberal Madrid head the opposition to a conservative reform and lead the national revolution of 1840, in whose development we observe its different faces.Downloads
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Pérez Núñez J. (2014). The revolution of 1840: the success of progressive liberal Madrid. Cuadernos de Historia Contemporánea, 36, 141-164. https://doi.org/10.5209/rev_CHCO.2014.v36.46685
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