Antonio Marín Muñoz facts for kids
Antonio Marín Muñoz was born in Lopera, Jaén Province, Spain, in 1970. He is a writer and historian who mostly writes about the recent history of Spain.
Biography
Antonio Marín Muñoz studied Law at the University of Granada. His first book, The Civil War in Lopera and Porcuna (1936–1939), was published in 2001. It has been very popular and is now in its fourth edition. This book also includes information about the English poets Ralph Fox and John Cornford.
Besides writing books, Antonio Marín Muñoz often writes articles. These articles are about history, his opinions, and general news for newspapers. He is also the founder and director of two newspapers, Campiña Digital and Lopera Digital.
His book, The Siege of the Sanctuary of the Virgin of the Head (1936–1937), became a best-seller. People liked it because it was easy to read, well-researched, and interesting for history fans. Critics praised how fair and unbiased he was when writing about this part of the Spanish Civil War.
In his book The Reconstruction of Jaén Province under Franco, he studied how the province of Jaén was rebuilt after the Civil War. This book looks at the work done between 1939 and 1957.
In 2012, he published a novel called The Difficult Years in Jaén. This book tells the story of a Spanish person living in a town in Jaén during the war.
In 2014, he published the historical novel A Nurse at the Battle of Lopera. This book tells the story of a nurse working during the Battle of Lopera in 1936. It shows the tough working conditions at the front, and themes of love, betrayal, and motherhood.
In 2019, he published the novel Republic. Jaén 1931. This book tells the unique story of a worker named Andrés Martos. He experiences the start of the Second Spanish Republic (1931–1936). This book mixes made-up stories with real historical facts, which is great for history lovers.
See Also
In Spanish: Antonio Marín Muñoz para niños
