NIC BEZ BOGA, NIC WBREW TRADYCJI. KOSMOWIZJA POLITYCZNA TRADYCIONALIZMU KARLISTOWSKIEGO W HISZPANII

This book is an extraordinary journey into the thoughts and history of the Carlists, the Spanish traditionalists, who fought for their values for almost 200 years. It is a story of loyalty to God, Fatherland, Laws and Real Freedoms, to the King. This publication is also a calendar of the resistance of tradition against revolution, of fidelity clashing with betrayal. It is a reading that encourages reflection on the different fates of the Spanish and Polish nations, on the role of the king and loyalty to faith in the context of history and freedom.

• The quatrain Dios, Patria, Fueros, Rey as the basis of the Carlists' actions and political activity.
• Loyalty to God, Fatherland, Laws and Real Freedoms, to the King as the foundation of Carlist identity.
• The role of the king as a personal linchpin and guarantor of the sovereignty of the Fatherland and the defense of the inalienable rights of the individual.
• The history of the resistance of tradition against revolution and loyalty to God in the face of betrayal.
• Reflection on the different fates of the Spanish and Polish nations in the context of the role of the king and loyalty to faith.
• Understanding the importance of the Catholic faith and loyalty to it for the Spanish as a reason to justify giving their lives.
• Defense of real freedoms and liberties against the encroachments of their own power - the king by birth or choice.

This book is an outstanding monograph prepared by an expert on European conservative currents. It is an excellent introduction to Spanish conservative thought, set against the European background. The author, Jacek Bartyzel, with erudition and precision of thought, shows the essence of the conservative attitude and proves its importance in the panorama of Spanish political thought. A number of important phenomena from the history of Spain gain in his presentation a new and very interestingly presented view. This publication is particularly important for the Polish reader due to the different Polish experiences. The author shows Carlism as a thoroughly counter-revolutionary movement and doctrine, which requires special attention from the perspective of Polish perception of Spain. He also draws attention to the tradition of las Espanas, i.e. a concept opposed to modern nationalism.

The Carlist political cosmotheory is a fascinating world of ideas in which God, Fatherland, rights and king form an inseparable whole. It is a world in which tradition is a supreme value and loyalty to principles is more important than political compromises. It is a world that may be incomprehensible to modern man, but which is worth knowing to better understand the history and culture of Spain. This book is a guide to this world, which allows the reader to immerse themselves in the depths of Carlist thought and understand its significance for the present.

This publication is not only a historical analysis, but also an attempt to understand contemporary political and social problems. The author shows that Carlist thought can be an inspiration for those who are looking for an alternative to liberal democracy and consumer capitalism. It is a reading for those who do not accept the decline of values and who believe in the power of tradition. It is a book that provokes thought and forces us to reflect on the future of the world.