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"Centenario do Revolução de 1820" by Marques Gomes is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book delves into the 1820 Revolution in Portugal, specifically focusing on the integration of Aveiro into this significant movement, highlighting its implications and participants. This work, produced a century after the events it recounts, aims to illuminate the role of various key figures and the impact of the revolution on the city's civic and political landscape. The book narrates the events surrounding the 1820 Revolution, beginning with the organized efforts by prominent local figures such as Manuel Fernandes Tomaz. It outlines how these leaders rallied support against the existing absolutist regime, leading to the declaration of a constitutional government. Key moments include the arrival of military leaders, the mobilization of local militias, and the declaration of national allegiance to the constitutional state. Through a blend of documented speeches, political maneuvers, and communal celebrations, Gomes presents a vivid depiction of the enthusiasm and determination within the populace of Aveiro during this transformative period in Portuguese history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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• Reading ease score: 24.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.
• Release date is 2008-04-21

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