Urban Militia
Spanish military faction
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history of Spain
- In Spain: Moderates, progressives, and the generals
Their instrument was the Urban Militia. General Espartero used his military faction and his supporters among the younger progresista politicians and their artisan followers in the great cities to oust María Cristina and establish himself as regent (1841–43). Espartero proved a disappointment to the radical progresistas, who now allied…
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