The Spanish army declares war in Salamanca, hoping to spread it across the country and stabilize the situation after the Second Republic's proclamation five years prior. Miguel de Unamuno, a renowned intellectual, supports the revolt, seeking to purge the country of undesirable elements. Meanwhile, the Joint Chiefs of Staff meet to decide on a strategy, with General Astray-Millán advocating for Franco's leadership despite opposition from General Cabanellas. As tensions rise, Unamuno's friends are arrested, and he begins to question his support for the revolution, ultimately seeking to meet Franco to make a special request.
While at War
The story follows a celebrated author as he navigates his identity and intellectual beliefs in the aftermath of Spain's 1936 coup d'état, a tumultuous period marked by uncertainty and upheaval.
