Pierre Vilar
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Pierre Vilar was a French historian specialized in the history of Catalonia
and hispanism
. He is considered one of the most authoritative 20th century historians for the history of Spain, for both the Ancien Régime and modern history. He and Jaume Vicens Vives were among the most influential historians of Catalonia.
His short 1947 essay Histoire de l'Espagne (History of Spain), despite being banned under Francoism, has a great success, and after the death of the dictator was frequently used in progressive circles and for teaching. In 2009 it reached its 22nd edition.
Catalonia
Catalonia is an autonomous community in northeastern Spain, with the official status of a "nationality" of Spain. Catalonia comprises four provinces: Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragona. Its capital and largest city is Barcelona. Catalonia covers an area of 32,114 km² and has an...
and hispanism
Hispanism
Hispanism is the study of the literature and culture of the Spanish-speaking world, principally that of Spain and Latin America...
. He is considered one of the most authoritative 20th century historians for the history of Spain, for both the Ancien Régime and modern history. He and Jaume Vicens Vives were among the most influential historians of Catalonia.
His short 1947 essay Histoire de l'Espagne (History of Spain), despite being banned under Francoism, has a great success, and after the death of the dictator was frequently used in progressive circles and for teaching. In 2009 it reached its 22nd edition.