Um erro de Afonso Costa: as missões laicas republicanas, 1913-1926

Synopsis of Um erro de Afonso Costa: as missões laicas republicanas, 1913-1926

This historical work analyzes the role of the Lay Missions (1913-1926) as a paradigmatic example of the dispute between State and Church during the First Portuguese Republic. Through a detailed study, author Amadeu Gomes de Araújo provides a deep insight into this turbulent period of Portuguese history. The book examines Afonso Costa's policies and offers a comprehensive overview of the political and social life of the time, making it an essential reference for understanding the relationship between religion and government in early 20th-century Portugal.