Manuel Irujo: la heterodoxia de un demócrata (1945-1960)

Abstract

During the historical period that encompasses the 15 years between 1945 and 1960, Manuel Irujo was one of the most noteworthy and influent nationalist leaders. First as Minister in the Republican government and later as a nationalist representative in the various European initiatives. Irujo enjoyed a protagonism in Basque, Spanish and European politics which can only be compared to that of people like Jose Antonio Aguirre or Indalecio Prieto. This article includes the various dimensions of this protagonism, inserting the analysis within its corresponding historical framework and emphasising the personality of this Navarran and and his heterodox republicanism and nationalism.