Resumen
De Oñate a La Granja (1879) belongs to the Third Series of the Episodios Nacionales by Benito Pérez Galdós, chronicling Spain’s turbulent 19th-century history.
This volume covers the period of the First Carlist War (1833–1839), focusing particularly on the events that unfold between the Basque Country (Oñate) and La Granja de San Ildefonso.
Through the eyes of fictional and historical characters, Galdós brings to life the political intrigues, shifting alliances, and ideological battles that defined Spain after the death of King Ferdinand VII.
The conflict between the Carlists—supporters of traditional monarchy and absolutism—and the liberals seeking constitutional progress is vividly dramatized.
At the center of the story, readers witness how personal destinies intertwine with national events, showing both the human cost of civil war and the persistence of hope for reform and stability. As always, Galdós combines meticulous historical detail with a narrative rich in dialogue, irony, and psychological depth, making the history of Spain feel immediate and alive.