7 de julio

by Benito Pérez Galdós

"7 de julio" by Benito Pérez Galdós is a novel written in 1876. It narrates a failed absolutist military coup attempt in 1822, when the Royal Guard rebelled against the constitutional government during Spain's Liberal Triennium. The story follows the adventures of antihero Salvador Monsalud and a cast of characters representing opposing ideologies—from absolutists to liberals of varying convictions. Through their experiences, Galdós captures a turbulent period of Spanish history marked by political conflict and dashed hopes.