Book · 1976 · Biography & Autobiography
Durruti
The People Armed
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Durruti by Abel Paz is a comprehensive biographical account of the prominent Spanish anarchist revolutionary Buenaventura Durruti, detailing his pivotal role in the Spanish Civil War and the broader libertarian movement. On an episode of Behind the Bastards titled It Could Happen Here Weekly 214, which aired on January 10, 2026, Robert Evans discussed the historical dynamics of radical political movements. During the episode, Robert Evans recommended a specialized book focused exclusively on the famous Durruti Column, noting that another related volume in his discussion was titled Zaragoza Bound. He specifically stated that the book covering the Durruti Column was likely the single best book he had ever read on the subject, praising its thorough documentation of the militia and the revolutionary struggles of the era. The host highlighted the historical importance of the text published by AK Press for anyone seeking an authentic and detailed understanding of anti-fascist resistance and military organization during the Spanish conflict. The recommendation underscored the podcast's recurring theme of exploring radical history through deep-dive reading and scholarly literature that chronicles the lives and tactical operations of working-class revolutionaries who fought against authoritarianism in Europe during the tumultuous years leading up to the Second World War.
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Robert Evans Uh one is called Zarago bound which is exclusively about the Daruti column. I think it's probably the best… 1
“Uh one is called Zarago bound which is exclusively about the Daruti column. I think it's probably the best book I've read on the Daruti column.”
