The Carnation Revolution: The Day Portugal's Dictatorship Fell

A new history of the Portugal’s Carnation Revolution on its fiftieth anniversary

25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europe’s oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever.

'A thrilling and inspiring page-turner.' Richard Zimler, author of The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon

On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugal’s Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europe’s oldest fascist regime has fallen. Hardly a shot has been fired. As citizens pour into the streets, they offer carnations to the revolutionary soldiers. For the first time in forty-eight years, Portugal is free.









Read more