Alcoy

Alcoy, a city located in the province of Alicante, Spain, is mentioned in recent news due to its connection to General Miguel Campins. Campins, born in Alcoy on March 18, 1880, was a military figure who opposed the 1936 coup and was subsequently executed. He is the subject of a new novel titled 'Con nadie. Vida y destino del general Campins' by Lorenzo Silva. The novel's release and Silva's reflections on Campins' life and the enduring impact of the Spanish Civil War bring Alcoy into the news cycle. The city's significance lies in being the birthplace of a historical figure whose story continues to resonate in contemporary discussions about Spanish history and the lasting wounds of civil conflict.