Delenda is Monarchia, said Ortega y Gasset. And that was dedicated to the staff, thinking of a republic. The truth is that the king had made it easy.
In "A History of Spain" by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the author references a quote by Ortega y Gasset, "Delenda is Monarchia," which suggests a call for the end of monarchy in favor of a republic. This phrase highlights the tension between traditional monarchy and emerging democratic ideals within Spanish society during critical historical moments.
Pérez-Reverte reflects on how the monarchy's actions may have inadvertently facilitated this transformation toward republicanism. The statement emphasizes...