The Anatomy of a Moment by Javier Cercas is a powerful work of literary nonfiction that reconstructs and interprets one of the most decisive moments in modern Spanish history: the failed military coup of February 23, 1981. Centered on the iconic image of three men who remained standing while gunfire echoed through the Spanish parliament, the book examines courage, fear, responsibility, and political morality. Cercas blends historical investigation with philosophical reflection to explore how democracy survives moments of extreme crisis. Far from a conventional history book, this work probes the meaning of heroism, compromise, and memory, offering a nuanced meditation on power, legitimacy, and the fragile nature of democratic institutions.
| Weight | 400.000 g |
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| Product Type | Writers & Poets |
| Condition | New |
| Format | Paperback |
| Language | Persian |
| Origin | Spain |
| Genre | History, Literary Nonfiction, Political Nonfiction |
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