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0861547543 epub A new history of the Portugals Carnation Revolution on its fiftieth anniversary 25 April 1974, Lisbon. Over the course of a single day, Europes oldest fascist regime falls. On its 50th anniversary, this is the story of the revolution that changed Portugal forever. 'The Carnation Revolution reads like a political thriller.' The Times On the night of 24 April 1974, at five minutes to eleven, a Lisbon radio station broadcasts Portugals Eurovision entry. By 6.20 p.m. the next day, Europes 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