ABSTRACT
W HILE the Ouro Preto ministry was planning to save the monarchy by liberal and sweeping reforms, the factor which became directly responsible for de-
stroying the throne was gaining strength. This was disaffection among the military.
W HILE the Ouro Preto ministry was planning to save the monarchy by liberal and sweeping reforms, the factor which became directly responsible for de-
stroying the throne was gaining strength. This was disaffection among the military.