In 1959, Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira wrote Revolution and Counter-Revolution,” which he called “the essay in which I condense the essentials of my thought and which explains the meaning of my ideological action.” At the time, the author received hundreds of letters of recognition and support from eminent church, political, cultural and social figures. We reproduce a sample of them.
HM King Umberto II of Italy
“Thank you for the book kindly sent to me. I greatly appreciated it.”
HRH Archduke Otto of Habsburg, Head of the Imperial House of Austria
“I am sure that the essay will greatly interest me. I welcome in advance the reading of this book, written by a person for whom I have the highest admiration. … I greatly admire his erudition and find his well-founded doctrinal position well founded.”
H.I.H. Grand Duke Wladimir Romanoff, Head of the Russian Imperial House
“The book Revolution and Counter-Revolution is very interesting and highly timely.”
HRH the Infant Dom Duarte Nuno, Duke of Braganza, Head of the Royal House of Portugal
“The work Revolution and Counter-Revolution is most interesting. … Its statements are of the highest value, vitally necessary and relevant in this confused age. This book’s elevation and courage are a real consolation.”
HRH Prince Xavier of Bourbon-Parma
“The book is excellent. I thank Prof. Plinio Corrêa de Oliveira for writing it so courageously and in such perfect form. I wish it wide success.”
Cardinal Eugene Tisserant, Dean of the Sacred College
“The subject of this study is of the highest importance for the times in which we live. Its analysis is clear, precise and truthful. … I congratulate the author on this magnificent work.”
Cardinal Thomas Tien, Archbishop of Beijing
“The book is very good. We, who are struggling against one of the three enemies you pointed out, communism, can assess the book’s full scope. I sincerely thank you for this precious gift.”
Cardinal Josyf Slipyj, Archbishop of Lviv, Primate of Ukrainians
“I give thanks for this book, which deals with topics of supreme topicality and explains our times in a very interesting and attractive way.”
H. E. Romolo Carboni, Apostolic Nuncio to Italy
“Reading your book caused a magnificent impression on me because of the skill and mastery with which you analyze the process of the Revolution and shed light on the true origins of the collapse of moral values now disorienting people’s consciences, and because of the vigor with which you indicate the tactics and methods to overcome it.”
H.E. Dom Antonio Bento Martins, Archbishop of Braga, Primate of Portugal
“The book, grounded in sound philosophy, discusses the ideological landscape of today’s world com firm and sure hand.”
(Taken from Tradition Family Property, Rome, October 2008, pp. 33-34.)