SPAGNA | 1962 | PIETRO NENNI

Spagna by Pietro Nenni is a collection of political writings, speeches, and reportage that reflects on the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath, composed from the perspective of a committed anti-fascist socialist leader. First published in 1962, this volume unifies material previously published or delivered at different times, including voice of solidarity from the international left, criticism of non-intervention, and testimony to the suffering, heroism, and moral crises that the Spanish Republic endured. Nenni uses vivid narrative as well as analytical commentary to explore themes such as the betrayal of democratic powers, the role of ideology and compromise, the gap between political rhetoric and action, and the impact on ordinary lives. The tone is both personal and polemical: Nenni weaves in his own political identity and responsibilities, balancing memory with urgent moral demand. In the context of Cold War Europe, Spagna serves not merely as historical account but as ethical reflection—on what it means to side with justice even when the world fails to act..