A Lucta Civil Brazileira e o Sebastianismo Portuguez

In the turbulent wake of Brazil's 1893 naval revolt, a fierce debate erupts between republican journalists and the lingering monarchist press that still clings to the old Portuguese crown. This work captures the urgency of those early weeks, showing how the obscure Portuguese movement known as Sebastianism was summoned to bolster a rebellious fleet while the press, both in Brazil and Portugal, spins a web of misinformation. Readers hear the raw, polemical voice of a republican lawyer‑journalist determined to expose deceit and defend nascent democratic institutions.

The narrative weaves together vivid accounts of political intrigue, media manipulation, and the personal risks faced by those who dared to speak out. It offers a window into the competing loyalties of Portuguese expatriates, the strategies of monarchist factions, and the fragile optimism of a fledgling republic. Listeners are drawn into a period where truth battles propaganda, and the struggle for a transparent public sphere feels as immediate as ever.