The Portuguese Revolution of 1974-1975: An Unexpected Path to Democracy by Maria

Description: The Portuguese Revolution of 1974-1975 by Maria Inácia Rezola 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. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Portugal is close to celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution. While this central moment in contemporary Portuguese history has long attracted international academic interest, there is a dearth of studies that explain the interrelationships between the main issues that singled out this revolutionary moment. The aims and actions of the three main protagonists the Armed Forces, the political parties and mass social organizations are linked in myriad ways: the political role of the Armed Forces; the crisis of state authority; the political justice formulas adopted; the affirmation of civilian political elites; the role of workers and neighbourhood movements, and other forms of popular mobilization; participation of the media in the political struggle; and post the momentous days, the transition from coup detat to revolution. The dominant moments and themes of the Portuguese revolution are relayed by close examination of original archival documentation; oral and written primary sources; and government records. Was military disquiet at the heart of the move toward democracy? Or was the instigator the growing dissatisfaction of the populace with the political class? A prime aim of the book is to view the revolution not only in terms of Portugals global position at the time, especially its historic colonialism, but what all players thought and expressed in the run-up to the 25th of April. Attention is paid to the immediate post-revolution period, and the national, political and military choices made as this unexpected path to democracy took hold. Author Biography Maria Inácia Rezola is a Professor of Modern and Contemporary History at the School of Communication and Media Studies at ESCS-IPL. Review Rezola, who is the head of the body overseeing anniversary celebrations in Portugal… provides a well-researched account of the period that historians call the "ongoing revolutionary process", charting the rise and fall of individual actors and groups, and the deepening rifts that led in 1975 the verão quente ("hot summer") of political violence, nationalization, trade union disputes and land expropriations. Franklin Nelson, Times Literary Supplement Details ISBN1789761832 Year 2023 ISBN-10 1789761832 ISBN-13 9781789761832 Format Paperback Country of Publication United Kingdom Series The Portuguese-Speaking World Imprint Liverpool University Press Subtitle An Unexpected Path to Democracy Place of Publication Liverpool AU Release Date 2023-12-01 NZ Release Date 2023-12-01 Author Maria Inácia Rezola Publisher Liverpool University Press Audience General DEWEY 946.9044 Pages 288 Publication Date 2023-12-19 UK Release Date 2023-12-19 Alternative 9781835536575 Illustrations 11 Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161768458;

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