Josep Fontana i Lázaro Book order
November 20, 1931 – August 28, 2018
Josep Fontana was a distinguished Spanish historian whose work focused on economic history, 19th-century Spanish history, and fiscal history. His thinking was shaped by influential intellectuals such as E.P. Thompson and Antonio Gramsci. Fontana founded and directed a university research institute in Barcelona, and lectured at numerous universities across Europe and Latin America. His approach to history emphasized social and economic forces, and his pedagogical methods shaped generations of students.





