CEI-Iscte highlights the new book by researcher Luís Nuno Rodrigues, entitled A Very Brief History of the Carnation Revolution, published by Tinta da China.
Presented as ‘the synthesis that was missing’ on the 25 April Revolution, this book offers a clear, rigorous and accessible overview of one of the most defining moments in contemporary Portuguese and European history. The Carnation Revolution, triggered by the military uprising of 25 April 1974, led to the fall of the longest-lasting dictatorial regime in 20th-century Western Europe and opened the way for an intense and complex process of democratic transition.
In just two years, between the revolution and the adoption of the 1976 Constitution, Portugal underwent a profound transformation, with domestic repercussions and international significance. Luís Nuno Rodrigues book revisits this decisive period, offering a structured overview of the events, the key figures and their historical significance.
Intended for readers in Portugal and abroad (available in English), this publication contributes to a comprehensive understanding of the 25 April Revolution as a major symbol of freedom.
You can buy it here.