E41: The Portuguese revolution, part 1
First of a double podcast episode about the Portuguese revolution of 1974-5, also known as the Carnation Revolution, which overthrew the Portuguese empire and the right-wing Estado Novo regime. We speak with two participants in the revolution, Jorge Valadas and Phil Mailer, as well as historian Raquel Varela about the events.Our podcast is brought to you by our patreon supporters. Our supporters fund our work, and in return get exclusive early access to podcast episodes, bonus episodes, free and discounted merchandise and other content. Join us or find out more at https://patreon.com/workingclasshistoryMore information, photos, sources, acknowledgements and transcripts are available on the webpage for this episode here: https://workingclasshistory.com/podcast/e41-42-the-portuguese-revolution/Portuguese revolution books and merch, including books by Phil Mailer and Raquel Varela available here: https://shop.workingclasshistory.com/collections/portuguese-revolutionListen to part 2 early: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40401104Portuguese Revolution bonus episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/40401296Theme music: https://soundcloud.com/davidrovics/they-couldnt-stand-byEdited by Jesse FrenchBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/working-class-history--5711490/support.