Ultimatum de 11 de Janeiro

A fervent response to the 1890 British ultimatum, this collection captures the surge of Portuguese patriotism that roiled the nation in the wake of a diplomatic humiliation. Written by a remarkable roster of poets, philosophers, and activists—both home‑grown and abroad—it weaves essays, verses, and polemics into a single, limited‑edition volume that reads like a rallying cry for a country at a crossroads.

The contributors dissect the stark divide between popular sentiment and the failing political establishment, warning that without a genuine bond between people and their rulers, chaos may follow. Their passionate pleas for moral renewal, civic unity, and a re‑imagined state echo the anxieties and hopes of a society striving to reclaim its dignity. Listeners will find a vivid portrait of a pivotal moment in Portuguese history, rendered in powerful prose and poetry that still resonates today.