The necessity of reading King Juan Carlos's memoirs to form a solid opinion

A local columnist argues that reading the memoirs of the emeritus monarch is crucial to avoid automatic condemnation or uncritical adoration.

Imatge genèrica d'unes memòries o un llibre històric sobre un escriptori de fusta.

Imatge genèrica d'unes memòries o un llibre històric sobre un escriptori de fusta.

Columnist Albert Salvador, in a recent opinion piece, stresses the importance of reading the memoirs of King Emeritus Juan Carlos I to gain a balanced perspective on his historical role.

Salvador argues that the figure of the emeritus monarch is surrounded by a media “soufflé” that polarizes opinions, placing them between unconditional admiration and instant rejection.

I believe it would be advisable to lower the hype surrounding the figure of the emeritus king, both in uncritical adoration and automatic condemnation.

According to the columnist, directly reading the memoirs does not necessarily imply a change in ideological stance, but it does provide the necessary tools and context to better substantiate any judgment about his historical role.
This call for reflection and documentary depth is framed within the constant debate about the legacy of the Spanish Transition and the role of the Monarchy in Spain's recent history.
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