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

Aubrey Bell

the famous Saudade of the Portuguese is a vague and constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist.

J.R.R. Tolkien

comparing the Portuguese sense of Saudade to the mourning of Middle Earth by the elves in Tolkien's works.

Tom Gallagher

Tom Gallagher says in his book, you know, 1966. Was it the year of the Beatles revolt?

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In the final chapter of this series on the history of Portugal, Tom and Dominic explore Portugal in the 20th century, the two World Wars, the Miracle of Fatima and dictator Antonio Salazar. Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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The host mentions Aubrey Bell's book 'In Portugal' to illustrate the concept of Saudade, which reflects the Portugues…

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The host explores the emotional depth in Tolkien's works, particularly focusing on themes of melancholy and nostalgia…

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The host mentions 'The best book in English' by Tom Gallagher to draw parallels between Salazar's governance and hist…

Dominion

Tom Holland

The host mentions the book 'Dominion' in relation to Antonio Salazar's views on fascism and paganism. It highlights S…

Portuguese cultural identity(1)Salazar and fascism(1)Salazar and Portuguese history(1)Tolkien's themes of melancholy(1)

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Aubrey Bell

Best for Readers interested in Portuguese history and cultureOften cited around Portuguese cultural identity

“Aubrey Bell, a British travel writer, wrote a book called In Portugal in 1912, describing the famous Saudade of the Portuguese as a vague and constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist.”

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Trigger: Portuguese cultural identity

For: Readers interested in Portuguese history and culture

Key quote: “the famous Saudade of the Portuguese is a vague and constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist.”

The host mentions Aubrey Bell's book 'In Portugal' to illustrate the concept of Saudade, which reflects the Portuguese sense of nostalgia and melancholy. This book provides a profound insight into the historical and cultural context of Portugal during a time of political turbulence and stagnation.

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J.R.R. Tolkien

Best for Readers interested in literary themes and cultural comparisons.Often cited around Tolkien's themes of melancholy

“The discussion references Tolkien's themes of melancholy and nostalgia, comparing the Portuguese sense of Saudade to the mourning of Middle Earth by the elves in Tolkien's works.”

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Trigger: Tolkien's themes of melancholy

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Key quote: “comparing the Portuguese sense of Saudade to the mourning of Middle Earth by the elves in Tolkien's works.”

The host explores the emotional depth in Tolkien's works, particularly focusing on themes of melancholy and nostalgia. This comparison highlights the cultural resonance of these themes, drawing parallels between Portuguese saudade and the elves' mourning in Middle Earth.

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Tom Gallagher

Best for History enthusiasts and students of political scienceOften cited around Salazar and Portuguese history

“The speaker mentions Tom Gallagher's book as the best in English regarding Salazar, comparing him to Augustus.”

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Trigger: Salazar and Portuguese history

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Key quote: “Tom Gallagher says in his book, you know, 1966. Was it the year of the Beatles revolt?”

The host mentions 'The best book in English' by Tom Gallagher to draw parallels between Salazar's governance and historical figures like Augustus. Gallagher's insights provide a deeper understanding of Salazar's political strategies and the implications of his regime during a tumultuous period in Portugal's history.

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Dominion

Tom Holland

Best for Readers interested in historical political ideologiesOften cited around Salazar and fascism

“Salazar would love your book Dominion. You would have had great chats with Salazar about Dominion, Tom.”

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Trigger: Salazar and fascism

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Key quote: “Do you know, he would love your book Dominion.”

The host mentions the book 'Dominion' in relation to Antonio Salazar's views on fascism and paganism. It highlights Salazar's perspective on the incompatibility of Nazism with Christian civilization, suggesting that he would have appreciated the themes in 'Dominion'.

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In Portugal

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the famous Saudade of the Portuguese is a vague and constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist.

The Lord of the Rings

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comparing the Portuguese sense of Saudade to the mourning of Middle Earth by the elves in Tolkien's works.

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Tom Gallagher says in his book, you know, 1966. Was it the year of the Beatles revolt?

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