Beevor, Antony, The Spanish Civil War, Penguin Books, 2001.

This is a thorough and up-to-date history of the Spanish Civil War.

Cobb, Carl W., Antonio Machado, Twayne Publishers, 1971.

This biography of Machado is an excellent introduction to the writer's life and works.

Edwards, Gwynne, Flamenco!, Thames and Hudson, 2000.

With its many vibrant photographs by Ken Haas, this visually exciting book is an entertaining and informative introduction to the art and history of flamenco song and dance.

Shaw, Donald Leslie, The Generation of 1898 in Spain, Barnes and Noble, 1975.

This book explores the concerns and motivations of the figures who are known as the Generation of '98, of which Machado is one.

Schreiner, Claus, ed., Flamenco: Gypsy Dance and Music from Andalusia, Amadeus Press, 1996.

This is an excellent sourcebook for students interested in learning about flamenco, as its collection of essays (by different authors) addresses all aspects of...