This book is an annotated edition of a famous court decision in Portugal in the 19th century, dealing with the crime of lèse-majesté. It includes a critical introduction, a detailed analysis of the legal issues involved, and a commentary on the historical and cultural context of the case. It sheds light on the political, social, and legal developments of the period, and offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural world of 19th-century Portugal.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.