General Franco. One of the most controversial politicians in world history of the 20th century. A ruthless “caudillo” who strangled the civil liberties of Spain and threw behind bars the flower of the national intelligentsia, a dictator who invariably found supporters and had broad support in his country. The ONLY of Germany’s allies who not only escaped punishment after the Second World War, but also remained at the pinnacle of power until the end of life. A tyrant - and an idol...WHAT WAS HE? HOW he lived, what he thought, what he tried to do? General Franco was fiercely hated and just as fiercely supported. But now that he belongs to history, you can try to UNDERSTAND HIM...