: The narrative is set in Salamanca during the height of the Spanish Civil War, then the headquarters for Franco's Press and Propaganda operations led by Millán Astray.
: The book expands on research conducted for Menchón’s documentary film, Palabras para un fin del mundo . It utilizes an "investigative thriller" style, though it is officially categorized as an essay or historical biography . La doble muerte de Unamuno - Luis Garcia Jambri...
: The book explores the suspicious circumstances of his sudden death while under house arrest, questioning the testimony of the only witness, Bartolomé Aragón. : The narrative is set in Salamanca during
The title refers to two distinct ways the Francoist regime attempted to "kill" Unamuno: : The book explores the suspicious circumstances of
, authored by Luis García Jambrina and Manuel Menchón , is a hybrid work that blends historical chronicle, biography, and literary recreation to investigate the mysterious death of the philosopher Miguel de Unamuno. Published in 2021 by Capitán Swing , the book challenges the "official version" of Unamuno’s passing on 31 December 1936. Core Argument: The "Double Death"
While the work provides a compelling "counter-narrative" against propaganda, some reviewers from Academia.edu note that the authors admit they lack definitive physical evidence to fully disprove "death by natural causes". However, readers at Casa del Libro praise its deep research and engaging, fast-paced writing style.
: Central to the book is Unamuno's famous "Venceréis, pero no convenceréis" (You will win, but you will not convince) speech, which turned the regime against him and led to his house arrest. Critical Reception