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Set against the backdrop of Portugal's fragile democracy in 1974, the narrative chronicles General António de Spínola's audacious attempt to seize power amid political turmoil. With government-sponsored incentives, he rallies supporters to Lisbon, seeking to dismantle parliamentary democracy and consolidate authority under military rule. The story unfolds as the Portuguese Communist Party and labor allies mobilize nonviolent resistance, blocking access to the capital. This gripping account highlights the clash between emerging democratic ideals and entrenched power structures.
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A Line in the Sand, Álvaro Cunhal
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- A Line in the Sand
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Álvaro Cunhal
- Publisher
- International Publishers
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 124
- ISBN13
- 9780717800322
- Category
- Historical prose
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of Portugal's fragile democracy in 1974, the narrative chronicles General António de Spínola's audacious attempt to seize power amid political turmoil. With government-sponsored incentives, he rallies supporters to Lisbon, seeking to dismantle parliamentary democracy and consolidate authority under military rule. The story unfolds as the Portuguese Communist Party and labor allies mobilize nonviolent resistance, blocking access to the capital. This gripping account highlights the clash between emerging democratic ideals and entrenched power structures.