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A biography of Juan Carlos who became King of Spain in 1975, on the death of Franco in whose shadow he grew up. A man of calm personality and sharp political perception, King Juan Carlos staved off the 1981 military coup and went on to become the architect of the modern Spanish state.

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The King by Jose Luis De Vilallonga

This is a biography of Juan Carlos who became king of Spain in 1975, on the death of Franco in whose shadow he grew up. A man of calm personality and sharp political perception, King Juan Carlos starved off the 1981 military coup and went on to become the architect of the modern Spanish state. The author is a long-time friend of the king and has build up, through long hours of discussion with Juan Carlos, an objective view of the man, his motives, doubts and desires.
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ISBN 13 9780297813583
ISBN 10 0297813587
Title The King
Author Jose Luis De Vilallonga
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Orion Publishing Co
Year published 1994-05-19
Number of pages 288
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
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