“Important and powerful” (Tony Benn)
“Told through the words and experiences of those who were there, this meticulously researched and beautifully written book is simultaneously heart-breaking and uplifting”. (Maggie Craig, writer)
"Daniel Gray has done a marvellous job in bringing together the stories of Scots volunteers… in [this] many-voiced, multi-layered book.” (Scotland on Sunday)
“[Gray] has organised a complex story into a well-constructed and compelling narrative. He can write – his prose is unfussy, fluent and warm. Best of all, he has squared the circle of producing accurate history while retaining a deep respect for the men and women who people it… moving and thought-provoking.” (The Herald)
“Excellent… highly effective.” (The Scots Magazine)
“A new and fascinating contribution.” (Scottish Review of Books)
"Excellent… a rigorous, well written and entertaining assessment of Scotland’s contribution to that chapter of European history.” (Jamie Hepburn MSP, in Holyrood Magazine)
“Book of the week… Gray deserves applause for shining a light on a lesserknown aspect of the nation’s character of which we should all be proud.” (Press and Journal)
“A very human history of the conflict emerges” (Scottish Field)
"The latest addition to a line of excellent books detailing the efforts of British men and women in Spain”
(Morning Star)
“An excellent book I would recommend to anyone with an interest in the Civil War.” (Scots Independent)
“Tells the story of those in Spain, but also of the tremendous effort of the Scots at home to raise funds to provide vital food and medical supplies.” (Daily Record)
“Much of the testimony in this important book is new… What is most impressive is the way in which the different characters involved carry the reader along with them. From its pages, the voices of the ordinary Scots who volunteered to fight fascism ring out loud and clear… in no other book will you find yourself closer to them, or more inspired.” (International Brigades Memorial Trust Newsletter)
“Daniel Gray skilfully weaves the words of the Scottish participants in Spain’s struggle for democracy in this excellent and timely book.” (The Citizen)
“Gray weaves a complex, yet highly accessible and personalised narrative...[his] work offers unique insights into the complexity, passions and ultimate tragedy of this conflict.” (Scottish Labour History Journal)
