Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2018-01-15 Public domain in the USA. 153 Shaw, Rafael Spain from Within Produced by Chuck Greif, Donald Cummings, Adrian Mastronardi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Spain from Within" by Rafael Shaw is a sociopolitical commentary written in the early 20th century. The work explores the intricate social dynamics and class distinctions of Spain, particularly focusing on the perceptions and beliefs of the working class regarding their rulers and the overarching influence of the Church. Shaw aims to convey the often overlooked narratives of the ordinary Spanish people, contrasting them with the perspectives promoted by the governing elite. The opening of the book sets the tone for Shaw's examination of the Spanish social landscape, emphasizing his intention to provide a voice for the working classes. He draws from conversations with individuals from different socioeconomic backgrounds to present their grievances and aspirations. Shaw notes the prevalent mistrust of the Church and the ruling classes, illustrating how the common people perceive their political leaders as indifferent to their plight. He discusses the significance of education, the consequences of oppressive taxation, and the ambivalence of the Church, reflecting a society on the brink of change. Ultimately, the beginning of "Spain from Within" serves as a precursor to a deeper exploration of the sociopolitical issues of the time, seeking to shed light on the struggles and perspectives of the masses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 59.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Spain -- Social life and customs Shaw, Rafael Spain -- Politics and government -- 1886-1931 DP Text Category: History - European Category: Sociology Category: Politics 449704 2025-09-22T11:50:34.020097 text/html 443503 2021-01-24T15:43:50 text/html 3338679 2025-09-22T11:50:42.468027 application/epub+zip 3335323 2025-09-22T11:50:35.773048 application/epub+zip 214308 2025-09-22T11:50:34.815043 application/epub+zip 3471683 2025-09-22T11:50:47.520041 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3399266 2025-09-22T11:50:41.012067 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 298195 2022-08-25T11:36:34.476117 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 379473 2025-09-22T11:50:33.017110 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 379382 2018-01-15T10:04:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18741 2025-09-22T11:50:47.677997 application/rdf+xml 11573 2025-09-22T11:50:34.922049 image/jpeg 2135 2025-09-22T11:50:34.872040 image/jpeg 141918 2018-01-15T10:04:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 3186120 2021-01-24T15:43:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 3137334 2025-09-22T11:50:34.140100 application/octet-stream application/zip