Long live the war
The absurd war of 1859-60, caused by a conflict between Spain and Morocco, led to the deaths of 70,000 young men around 20 years old. This study is based on graphic material from El Cañón Rayado.
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“Long live the war” Documents 1 (ca)
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![Document corresponding to the cover of the satirical publication, "El cañón rayado” [The striped cannon], where, on the upper part, you can see a drawing of a personified cannon that, with its own hands, throws bombs at the African soldiers around it.](/arxiumunicipal/sites/default/files/styles/carousel/public/2022-04/imatge026_0.jpg?itok=y1HAtq-8 "Cover of the satirical publication \"El cañón rayado” [The striped cannon] No. 1. 11 December 1859. Barcelona. AHCB document centre.")
![Document corresponding to the cover of the satirical publication, "El cañón rayado” [The striped cannon], where, on the upper part, you can see a drawing of a personified cannon that, with its own hands, throws bombs at the African soldiers around it.](/arxiumunicipal/sites/default/files/2022-04/imatge026_0.jpg "Cover of the satirical publication \"El cañón rayado” [The striped cannon] No. 1. 11 December 1859. Barcelona. AHCB document centre.")
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