Francisco Franco: life of the week

Podcast: HistoryExtra podcast (LS 70 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: Francisco Franco: life of the weekPub date: 2026-01-27Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationEmerging in the early 20th century as Europe's youngest general since Napoleon Bonaparte, Francisco Franco was destined to make waves. But how did this uncharismatic reactionary become Spain’s dictator, dominating the country for nearly four decades? Danny Bird speaks to journalist Giles Tremlett about the life of the man who continues to haunt Spain more than 50 years after his death in 1975. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from HistoryExtra, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.