Isbn: 9780861547548 - the carnation revolution: the day portugal's dictatorship fell (26 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. 25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europes oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever. 'The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller.'The Times On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugals Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europes oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets, they offer carnations to the revolutionary soldiers. For the first time in forty-eight years, Portugal is free. The Carnation Revolution winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds, revealing the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. Its the story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their officers orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. Its the story of how a group of young captains felled a globe-spanning empire. *** 'I feel like Ive been waiting three decades for precisely this book.' Lara Pawson, author of This Is the Place to Be 'A brilliantly detailed and evocative account of a revolution unlike any other.'Helder Macedo,Emeritus Professor of Portuguese,King's College London 'A gripping account of an episode in European history that should be better known.'Catherine Fletcher, author of The Beauty and the Terror 'A thrilling and inspiring page-turner.'Richard Zimler, author ofThe Last Kabbalist of Lisbon. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

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Hardback. Condizione: New. 25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europe's oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever.'The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller.' The TimesOn the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugal's Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europe's oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets, they offer carnations to the revolutionary soldiers. For the first time in forty-eight years, Portugal is free.The Carnation Revolution winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds, revealing the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. It's the story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their officers' orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. It's the story of how a group of young captains felled a globe-spanning empire.***'I feel like I've been waiting three decades for precisely this book.' Lara Pawson, author of This Is the Place to Be'A brilliantly detailed and evocative account of a revolution unlike any other.' Helder Macedo, Emeritus Professor of Portuguese, King's College London'A gripping account of an episode in European history that should be better known.' Catherine Fletcher, author of The Beauty and the Terror'A thrilling and inspiring page-turner.' Richard Zimler, author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugals Eurovision entry. By 3 p.m. the next day, the government surrenders and a fifty-year fascist regime is overthrown. Hardly a shot has been fired. Carnations decorate the barrels of the revolutionary soldiers guns. Portugal is free.Operation Historic Turn winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds and reveals the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. Its a story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their generals orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. Alex Fernandes also guides us through the curious and contested afterlife of the revolution and the fates of its heroes in modern Portugal. A new history of the Portugals Carnation Revolution on its fiftieth anniversary Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Hardback. Condizione: New. 25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europe's oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever.'The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller.' The TimesOn the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugal's Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europe's oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets, they offer carnations to the revolutionary soldiers. For the first time in forty-eight years, Portugal is free.The Carnation Revolution winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds, revealing the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. It's the story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their officers' orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. It's the story of how a group of young captains felled a globe-spanning empire.***'I feel like I've been waiting three decades for precisely this book.' Lara Pawson, author of This Is the Place to Be'A brilliantly detailed and evocative account of a revolution unlike any other.' Helder Macedo, Emeritus Professor of Portuguese, King's College London'A gripping account of an episode in European history that should be better known.' Catherine Fletcher, author of The Beauty and the Terror'A thrilling and inspiring page-turner.' Richard Zimler, author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugals Eurovision entry. By 3 p.m. the next day, the government surrenders and a fifty-year fascist regime is overthrown. Hardly a shot has been fired. Carnations decorate the barrels of the revolutionary soldiers guns. Portugal is free.Operation Historic Turn winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds and reveals the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. Its a story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their generals orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. Alex Fernandes also guides us through the curious and contested afterlife of the revolution and the fates of its heroes in modern Portugal. A new history of the Portugals Carnation Revolution on its fiftieth anniversary Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Hardback. Condizione: New. 25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europe's oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever.'The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller.' The TimesOn the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugal's Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europe's oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets, they offer carnations to the revolutionary soldiers. For the first time in forty-eight years, Portugal is free.The Carnation Revolution winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds, revealing the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. It's the story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their officers' orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. It's the story of how a group of young captains felled a globe-spanning empire.***'I feel like I've been waiting three decades for precisely this book.' Lara Pawson, author of This Is the Place to Be'A brilliantly detailed and evocative account of a revolution unlike any other.' Helder Macedo, Emeritus Professor of Portuguese, King's College London'A gripping account of an episode in European history that should be better known.' Catherine Fletcher, author of The Beauty and the Terror'A thrilling and inspiring page-turner.' Richard Zimler, author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon.…

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Hardback. Condizione: New. 25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europe's oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever.'The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller.' The TimesOn the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugal's Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europe's oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets, they offer carnations to the revolutionary soldiers. For the first time in forty-eight years, Portugal is free.The Carnation Revolution winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds, revealing the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. It's the story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their officers' orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. It's the story of how a group of young captains felled a globe-spanning empire.***'I feel like I've been waiting three decades for precisely this book.' Lara Pawson, author of This Is the Place to Be'A brilliantly detailed and evocative account of a revolution unlike any other.' Helder Macedo, Emeritus Professor of Portuguese, King's College London'A gripping account of an episode in European history that should be better known.' Catherine Fletcher, author of The Beauty and the Terror'A thrilling and inspiring page-turner.' Richard Zimler, author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugals Eurovision entry. By 3 p.m. the next day, the government surrenders and a fifty-year fascist regime is overthrown. Hardly a shot has been fired. Carnations decorate the barrels of the revolutionary soldiers guns. Portugal is free.Operation Historic Turn winds through the streets of Lisbon as the revolution unfolds and reveals the myriad acts of ordinary and extraordinary resistance that made 25 April possible. Its a story of daring escapes from five-storey prisons, soldiers disobeying their generals orders and simple acts of courage by thousands of citizens. Alex Fernandes also guides us through the curious and contested afterlife of the revolution and the fates of its heroes in modern Portugal. A new history of the Portugals Carnation Revolution on its fiftieth anniversary This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…