| Author |
Quental, Antero de, 1842-1891 |
| Title |
Liga Patriotica do Norte
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 24.3 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
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| Summary |
"Liga Patriotica do Norte" by Antero de Quental is a political treatise written during the late 19th century. This book discusses the socio-political conditions in Portugal, focusing on the themes of national pride, independence, and the call for a collective resurgence against foreign dominion, particularly in the context of tensions with England. It aims to rally citizens towards the restoration of national dignity and strength through organized patriotic efforts. In this work, Quental articulates a passionate address made as the president of the Liga Patriotica do Norte, reflecting on the dire state of the nation following the confrontational ultimatum from England. He calls for unity among the Portuguese people and emphasizes the importance of societal restructuring, economic liberation, and moral reform to reclaim national integrity. The speech serves both as a rallying cry and a blueprint for future actions, urging citizens to remain steadfast and collective in their pursuit of a renewed and dignified Portugal, free from foreign subjugation. Through a blend of patriotic fervor and a clarion call for reform, Quental's work underscored the necessity of a united front in the face of national adversities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Portuguese |
| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Portugal -- Politics and government -- 1889-1908
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| Subject |
Liga Patriotica do Norte
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
32872 |
| Release Date |
Jun 18, 2010 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 6, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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