Resumo
"A Revolução Portugueza: O 31 de Janeiro (Porto 1891)" by Jorge d'Abreu chronicles the failed republican uprising in Porto on January 31, 1891, sparked by national outrage over the British Ultimatum of 1890, which humiliated Portugal by demanding withdrawal from disputed African territories.
The revolt, marked by hasty organization and limited secrecy, saw soldiers and civilians briefly raise the republican flag, but it collapsed due to poor coordination, insufficient arms, and government suppression.
The narrative captures the patriotic fervor, the chaotic execution, and the aftermath of exile for the revolutionaries, highlighting the growing discontent with the monarchy.