Carnation Revolution Bundle: Volumes 1-2 (PDF Edition)

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Carnation Revolution: The Fall of Portugal’s Dictatorship (Volumes 1 & 2)

On 25 April 1974, a movement of young captains toppled Portugal’s dictatorship of more than 40 years in a nearly bloodless coup. As crowds filled the streets of Lisbon, offering red carnations to the soldiers, the Carnation Revolution was born—an extraordinary event that ended colonial wars in Africa and opened the way to democracy.

Volume 1: The Road to the Coup explores the roots of the revolution, from the colonial wars in Angola, Mozambique, and Guinea to unrest among the army’s junior officers. Richly illustrated, it shows how frustration within the military set the stage for change.

Volume 2: Coup in Portugal, April 1974 gives a gripping account of the dramatic days of March and April 1974, when conspirators seized control in less than 24 hours. Illustrated with original photos and specially commissioned artwork, it captures the decisive shift from dictatorship to democracy.

Together, Volumes 1 and 2 present the definitive illustrated history of the Carnation Revolution.