This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It is the first single-volume account of Portugal's history to be written since the days of dictatorship and colonisation. After a short introduction to Portugal's 2000-year history before the revolution of 1640, the book studies the effects of the vast wealth mined from Portuguese Brazil, the growth of the ...
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This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It is the first single-volume account of Portugal's history to be written since the days of dictatorship and colonisation. After a short introduction to Portugal's 2000-year history before the revolution of 1640, the book studies the effects of the vast wealth mined from Portuguese Brazil, the growth of the wine trade, and the evolution of close ties with England, Portugal's 'oldest ally'. The Portuguese Revolution of 1820 to 1851 created a liberal monarchy, but in 1910 the king was overthrown and, by 1926, had been replaced by a dictatorship which tried to overcome Portugal's poverty by building a new empire in Africa. In 1975 Portugal withdrew from its African colonies and turned north to become a democratic member of the European community.
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Good. Cover differs from online image. 2003 Pub. Item may show signs of shelf wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May include supplemental or companion materials if applicable. Access codes may or may not work. Connecting readers since 1972. Customer service is our top priority.
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Fair. Ex library stamps and stickers present. 2003 Pub. Cover differs from online image. Item is intact, but may show shelf wear. Pages may include notes and highlighting. May or may not include supplemental or companion material. Access codes may or may not work. Connecting readers since 1972. Customer service is our top priority.
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Good in good dust jacket. Clean, unmarked pages; downgraded because of a small worn spot on upper spine of boards and jacket. 223 p. Cambridge Concise Histories. Audience: General/trade; College/higher education.
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Good. Dust jacket has light scratches, outer edges have minor scuffs, book content is in like new condition. 223 p. Cambridge Concise Histories . 2 Maps; 40 Halftones, unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience.
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Good. 223 p. Cambridge Concise Histories . 2 Maps; 40 Halftones, unspecified. Intended for college/higher education audience. This illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its three empires in Asia, America and Africa, and its search in Europe for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It is the first single-volume account of Portugal's history to be written since the days of dictatorship and colonisation.
