About this book
Alocução ao Senhor Presidente da República by João Duarte Oliveira opens as a stirring civic appeal that captures the ceremonial gravity of a municipal address to Portugal’s head of state. Delivered in Coimbra in 1919 by the President of the Executive Commission of the Municipal Chamber, this political speech blends reverence, patriotic fervor, and rhetorical finesse as a city greets the Supreme Magistrate of the Republic.
The audiobook presents a close reading of municipal ceremonial oratory from the early First Portuguese Republic, a period shaped by post‑war tensions and the redefinition of national identity. Oliveira’s language alternates between humble deference and emphatic civic pride, revealing how local leaders framed municipal loyalty, respect for office, and communal celebration. Listeners will hear themes of patriotism, public duty, and the symbolic weight of state visits, set against Coimbra’s historical and cultural backdrop.
Ideal for students of Portuguese history, lovers of classical oratory, and listeners intrigued by political rhetoric, this historical political speech offers a concise, vivid window into early 20th‑century public life. Choose this audiobook to experience a ceremonial moment where municipal voice, national symbolism, and eloquence meet.
