The Myth of the Caudillo
Davis Truman
Power was not enough for Francisco Franco — he needed a legend.
In The Myth of the Caudillo, Davis Truman unveils the untold story of how Spain’s dictator didn’t just win a civil war — he reinvented the past to secure his future. Through propaganda, censorship, and the rewriting of national memory, Franco transformed himself from a ruthless general into “El Caudillo,” the savior Spain supposedly needed.
Blending rigorous scholarship with gripping narrative, this groundbreaking work exposes how Franco’s regime weaponized history itself — turning defeat into destiny, and dictatorship into divine mandate. From the manipulation of textbooks to the orchestration of monuments and myths, The Myth of the Caudillo reveals the deliberate creation of a false Spain—one that still haunts the nation today.
Drawing on newly uncovered archives and testimonies suppressed for decades, Davis Truman dismantles the story Franco told the world—and the one Spain was forced to believe.
A masterful blend of history, politics, and psychology, The Myth of the Caudillo is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how power sustains itself — not just through fear, but through the stories we choose to remember.
Duration - 2h 14m.
Author - Davis Truman.
Narrator - Steffan Rudiger.
Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Davis Truman ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
Power was not enough for Francisco Franco — he needed a legend. In The Myth of the Caudillo, Davis Truman unveils the untold story of how Spain’s dictator didn’t just win a civil war — he reinvented the past to secure his future. Through propaganda, censorship, and the rewriting of national memory, Franco transformed himself from a ruthless general into “El Caudillo,” the savior Spain supposedly needed. Blending rigorous scholarship with gripping narrative, this groundbreaking work exposes how Franco’s regime weaponized history itself — turning defeat into destiny, and dictatorship into divine mandate. From the manipulation of textbooks to the orchestration of monuments and myths, The Myth of the Caudillo reveals the deliberate creation of a false Spain—one that still haunts the nation today. Drawing on newly uncovered archives and testimonies suppressed for decades, Davis Truman dismantles the story Franco told the world—and the one Spain was forced to believe. A masterful blend of history, politics, and psychology, The Myth of the Caudillo is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand how power sustains itself — not just through fear, but through the stories we choose to remember. Duration - 2h 14m. Author - Davis Truman. Narrator - Steffan Rudiger. Published Date - Wednesday, 08 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Davis Truman ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:12
Chapter 1 introduction
Duration:00:05:36
Chapter 2 francisco franco's ideological origins
Duration:00:24:43
Chapter 3 francisco franco's speeches
Duration:00:25:10
Chapter 4 francisco franco's propaganda
Duration:00:18:33
Chapter 5 from purity to pragmatism
Duration:00:28:19
Chapter 6 propaganda's decline
Duration:00:26:07
Chapter 7 conclusion
Duration:00:05:42
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:19