Title
The Franquist Regime and the Dilemma of Succession
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1986
Publication Title
Review Of Politics
Department
Politics and Government
Abstract
This article explores the Spanish franquist regime's attempts to resolve a succession crisis, as the death of Francisco Franco appeared imminent in the late 1960's. It argues that Franco established the mechanisms for a smooth succession to the posts of head of state and head of government. However, these mechanisms failed to achieve Franco's major goal: the continuation of authoritarian rule after his death. Ironically, Franco's apparently ingenious “solution” to the dilemmas of succession facilitated a democratic transition that would have horrified the dictator.
Volume
48
Issue
4
pp.
549-575
ISSN
0034-6705
WorldCat Link
Citation
Share, Donald. "The Franquist Regime and the Dilemma of Succession." The Review of Politics. 48.4 (1986). Print.