Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Spanish history in the making

This detailed and well researched book is a full account of Jaun Carlos' life inside the Franco regime and his personal journey to bring democracy to Spain despite his being groomed to continue Franco's vision. The account of the attempted coup of 1981 reads like a thriller as Jaun Carlos, on the phone for seventeen hours, builds support against the coup and wins a successful plea for true democracy. My understanding of this period in Spain's history coupled with a deep admiration for the King because of this book has allowed me to see both the fragility and strength of Spain's modern political life. Paul Preston's breadth and depth of research is staggering. I recommend this book to anybody wishing to discover the roots of modern Spanish democracy, unreservedly.