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BREYNER (Tomás de Mello). DIÀRIO de um Monárquico. Porto. 1993-2005. - BREYNER (Tomás de Mello) DIÀRIO de um Monárquico . Transcrição, selecção, anotações e nota prévia de Gustavo de Mello Breyner Andresen. Porto: Fundação Eng. António de Almeida, 1993-2005. 5 v.; 240 mm. The Diary of Tomás de Mello Breyner (1866–1933), physician to the Royal Chamber and the family of King Carlos, published in five volumes between 1993 and 2005 at the initiative of his grandson, Gustavo de Mello Breyner Andresen, who transcribed, selected, and annotated it. The first volume published covered the years 1908-1910. A firsthand account from a monarchist close to the court, about the final years of the monarchy, the regicide of 1908, the reign of King Manuel II, the revolution of October 5th, and political and social life under the First Republic. The chronicle of major events intertwines with the daily life of Lisbon society, the author's clinical practice, and family life, giving the work a unique documentary value for Portuguese history at the beginning of the 20th century. Estimated. ⚑ Auto-translated via Google Translate