by José Luis de Vilallonga · Plaza & Janés · tapa dura · ISBN 9788401530296
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«Franco y el Rey» is the historical essay by José Luis de Vilallonga, published by Plaza & Janés in hardcover (296 pages, in Spanish).
The book examines the relationship between Francisco Franco and Juan Carlos de Borbón, two central figures of twentieth-century Spain, from the birth of the then prince in exile, his designation as successor in 1969, and his accession to the throne in 1975. Vilallonga combines historical narrative with the words of the monarch himself, showing the transition from dictatorship to democracy.
The book belongs to the collection Así Fue: la historia rescatada, focused on the history of twentieth-century Spain.
Recommended for readers interested in the history of twentieth-century Spain, particularly Francoism, the monarchy, and the Transition.
José Luis de Vilallonga y Cabeza de Vaca, 9th Marquess of Castellbell, GE was a Spanish nobleman, author, socialite and film actor. His peculiar character, described as "a mixture of aristocratic arrogance, self-confidence and unconcern", brought him frequent enmities with other public figures. He was known to be a multifaceted, charming, elegant and playboy-like figure. At his death in 2007, Vilallonga was referred to by several newspapers as "the last dandy".
