Portuguese emigration to Brasil through the daily press on the the fifth and sixth decades of the 19th century

Abstract

This manuscript focuses on the study of Portuguese 19th century society, particularly the fifth and sixth decades. Through the pages of "O Jornal do Porto", a daily publication, it’s possible to identify the problems, the struggles and ‘zeitgeist’ of that time, as well as attempts at a political influence. This study aims to contribute to a better understanding of Portuguese society and underlines the role of the press in the understanding of community life, especially in what concerns emigration, from the North of Portugal to Brazil.