A Revolução Portugueza: O 31 de Janeiro (Porto 1891)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Abreu, Francisco Jorge de, 1878-1932

Series:

Bibliotheca Historica (Popular e Illustrada) III

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

A Revolução Portuguesa: O 31 de Janeiro (Porto 1891)

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Language Note:

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Summary:

"A Revolução Portugueza: O 31 de Janeiro" by Jorge d'Abreu is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work captures the events surrounding the military uprising that took place on January 31, 1891, against the Portuguese monarchy, motivated by a growing discontent with the political status quo following the diplomatic ultimatum from Britain. It delves into the socio-political climate of Portugal during this period, focusing on the aspirations for a republican regime and the frustrations that led to this historical insurrection. The beginning of this historical narrative outlines the immediate events leading up to the revolution. It introduces the political turmoil in Portugal that was sparked by the 1890 British ultimatum, which intensified public outcry against the monarchy. D'Abreu describes the preparation and planning of the military rebellion, highlighting the chaotic atmosphere that culminated in the uprising in Porto. Initial feelings of optimism for republicanism were met with devastating setbacks, as the movement saw early successes only to ultimately falter, showcasing the tension between the aspirations for change and the realities of political repression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Notes:

Reading ease score: 30.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2009-07-22