Historic Context
The Romantic period encompasses the first half of the 19th century, a time of high political tension.The conservatives defended their privileges, but the liberals and progressives fought to supplant them.This opened the way for the laity and Freemasonry to enjoy great influence.Traditional Catholic thought defended itself against the freethinkers and the followers of the German philosopher Karl C. F. Krause. The working class unleashed protest movements with anarchist and socialist tendencies, accompanied by strikes and violence. While Europe experienced significant industrial development and cultural enrichment, Spain presented the image of a somewhat backward country that was always apart from the rest of Europe.
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