Portugal perante a revolução de Hespanha by Antero de Quental
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"Portugal perante a revolução de Hespanha" by Antero de Quental is a political treatise written in the late 19th century. The book discusses the implications of the Spanish Revolution of 1868 on Portugal and reflects on the future of Portuguese politics, emphasizing the necessity of embracing democracy and federalism. Through a philosophical lens, Quental argues for a transformation within both countries, positing that the ideals of liberty and democracy are urgent and
essential for national revival. In this work, Quental navigates the turbulent political landscape following Spain's revolution, framing it as a critical moment for Portugal’s own political awakening. He describes the atrophy within Portuguese society, dominated by a stagnant bourgeois class, and advocates for a revolutionary shift toward a more vibrant and equitable form of governance. Quental draws parallels between the Spanish and Portuguese struggles, suggesting that both nations are bound by a shared destiny that calls for unified democratic ideals and federalism. Through a passionate discourse, he challenges conventional notions of nationality, arguing that true patriotism may require transcending national boundaries to pursue a collective Iberian identity rooted in justice and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 38022779 |
| Title |
Portugal perante a revolução de Hespanha Considerações sobre o futuro da politica portugueza no ponto de vista da democracia iberica |
| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 34.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Spain -- Politics and government -- 1868-1875 |
| Subject | Portugal -- Politics and government |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 32873 |
| Release Date | Jun 18, 2010 |
| Last Update | Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 275 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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