José Augusto dos Santos Alves

Talking about the history of the nineteenth-century press makes you question who produced it, who systematically explored titles and protagonists, themes and genres. Talking about José Augusto dos Santos Alves (1940-2021), who wrote thousands of pages on the nineteenth-century press, who dedicated around four decades of his life to the subject, in a continuous, persistent and critical way, serves two purposes. It shows the journey of a researcher, paying tribute to him. It renews the focus on the research carried out, showing its relevance for those studying the subject today. There is, therefore, a more personal dimension to these pages that goes hand in hand with the scientific interest of the work that should be re-read.