| Author |
Abreu, Francisco Jorge de, 1878-1932 |
| Title |
A Revolução Portugueza: O 5 de Outubro (Lisboa 1910)
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 31.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"A Revolução Portugueza: O 5 de Outubro (Lisboa 1910)" by Jorge d'Abreu is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the events surrounding the Portuguese revolution that established the republic in Portugal, particularly focusing on the significant moments of October 5, 1910, and the lead-up to those critical days. The narrative explores the factors that contributed to the revolution's success as well as the challenges faced by revolutionaries and royalists alike. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the public's mixed perspectives on the revolutionary movement, revealing that many of the revolutionary ideals were not fully realized, yet the movement triumphed due to unforeseen circumstances such as the inactivity of monarchist forces. It paints a vivid picture of the chaotic atmosphere leading up to the revolution, highlighting key figures and events, such as explosions that disrupted police efforts and the secretive actions of republicans preparing for the confrontation against the monarchy. The narrative hints at the intertwining fates of the individuals involved, setting an urgent and dramatic tone for the historical unfolding. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Portugal -- History -- Revolution, 1910
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
26777 |
| Release Date |
Oct 4, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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