Book Launch + Conversation — A People's History of Portugal

For the last two hundred years, the true history of Portugal hasn't been shaped by politicians, but by relentless class struggle. From the harsh realities of colonial exploitation to the radical dissent that finally sparked the 1974 revolution, this book traces the revolutionary waves that built the country—and the modern neoliberal stranglehold that now threatens its democracy.

Raquel Varela and Roberto Della Santa are leading historians and researchers specializing in labor and social conflicts. Their new book completely dismantles the sanitized, official narratives, delivering a forceful look at the material conditions and quiet rebellions of the everyday working people who actually fought for freedom.