About this book
A dissolução do regimen capitalista by Teixeira Bastos delivers a forceful, lucid critique of late 19th-century capitalism that still resonates for readers of political economy and social history. Rooted in the socialist tradition, Bastos examines how the proclaimed "right to life" falters when the right to work, security, and basic necessities is denied to millions. Using vivid contemporary examples—most notably the 1895 fire at the Companhia Real dos Caminhos de Ferro Portugueses that plunged hundreds of workers into destitution—he exposes the asymmetry between insured capital and uninsured labor, and the systemic mechanisms that perpetuate poverty.
Part polemic, part historical analysis, this political essay situates Portuguese industrial incidents within broader debates about labor rights, social insurance, and the moral claims of socialism. Bastos argues that the dissolution of capitalist structures is both an ethical imperative and a social necessity, tracing the human consequences of economic instability without resorting to abstract jargon.
Ideal for listeners interested in socialism, labor history, and 19th-century Portuguese political thought, this audiobook offers an accessible, passionate entry into critiques of capitalism and the foundations of modern social policy. A dissolução do regimen capitalista is essential listening for students, activists, and anyone curious about the origins of labor reform.
