The Portuguese Revolution Of 1974-1975 : An Unexpected Path to Democracy / Maria Inácia Rezola.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rezola, Maria Inácia, author.

Series:

Portuguese-speaking world (Series)

The Portuguese-Speaking World Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Democracy--Portugal--History--20th century.

Democracy.

Portugal--History--Revolution, 1974.

Portugal.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (288 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Liverpool, England : Liverpool University Press, [2023]

Summary:

As Portugal is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution, this book conveys a global and differentiating perspective on the aims and actions of its three main protagonists - the Armed Forces, the political parties and mass social organizations - by close examination of original archival documentation; oral and written primary sources; and government records.

Contents:

Cover

Contents

Series Editors' Preface

Acknowledgements

List of Tables

Introduction

I The Captains: A Revolution in the Pipeline

1 Why Did the 25th of April Happen? The Origin of the Captains' Movement

2 Who is in Charge? The Emergence of the Revolution

3 The MFA Conquers Positions

II The Military, the Politicians and the People: A Country in Revolution

4 Clarifying the Limits of Military Authority

5 Who Led the Revolution?

6 The Parties Gain Traction and Challenge the Military Power

7 MFA(s), Parties and People: Portugal, What Kind of Revolution?

8 A Country on the Brink of Civil War: How Big is the Crisis of the State?

III Politicians and the People: The End of a Revolution

9 Should the Military Return to Barracks?

10 Who's in Charge? The "Pact" under Question

11 The Road to Democratic Normalisation: The Constitution and Elections

12 A New Order: Epilogue to a Revolution

Bibliography

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-83553-866-5

1-83764-117-X