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230. Portugal: Football, Fado, and Fascism? (Part 4)

The Rest Is History

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The Legacy of Salazar: Power in Decline

This chapter examines the twilight years of Portuguese dictator Salazar, focusing on his health decline after a brain hemorrhage and his lasting influence despite formal dismissal. It also reflects on the complexities of his authoritarian regime and the unsettling relationship between the leader and public support, situating Salazar within a broader landscape of 20th-century European political dynamics.

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