A Brief History of Portugal: Indispensable for Travellers by Jeremy Black (Engli

Description: A Brief History of Portugal by Jeremy Black Portugals fascinating history is generally unknown to most travellers, or, indeed, to most non-Portuguese people as it is seldom taught at school or university level. As with his previous books, Professor Black provides a succinct, comprehensive, yet accessible history aimed at the visitor to Portugal. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This is a comprehensive history of Portugal that covers the whole span, from the Stone Age to today. An introduction provides an understanding of geographical and climatic issues, before an examination of Portugals prehistory and classical Portugal, from the Stone Age to the end of the the Roman era. Portugals history from ad420 to the thirteenth century takes in the Suevi, Visigoths and Moors. Then, a look at medieval Portugal, covers the development of Christian Portugal culminating with the expulsion of the Moors, with a focus on key sites. A subsequent section on Spanish rule, between 1580 and 1640, explains why Spain took over and why Spanish rule collapsed. There is a significant focus on Portugals global role, particularly during the age of exploration, or expansion, in the fifteenth century to 1580: Manueline Portugal, Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama and Belem. Portugal was the first of the Atlantic empires, with territory in the Azores, Madeira, West Africa and Brazil, and it remained a major empire until the 1820s, retaining an African empire until the 1970s. Its empire in Asia - in Malacca, Macao, Goa and Timor - continued even longer, until the 1990s. Black shows how Portugal had a global impact, but the world, too, had an impact on Portugal. Baroque Portugal, between 1640 and 1800, is explored through palaces in Mafra, Pombal and elsewhere and the wealth of Brazil. The nineteenth century brought turmoil in the form of a French invasion, the Peninsular War, Brazilian independence, successive revolutions, economic issues and the end of the monarchy. Republican Portugal brought further chaos in the early years of the twentieth century, then the dictatorship of Salazar and its end in the Carnation Revolution of 1974. Portugals role in both world wars is examined, also its wars in Africa. From the overthrow of autocracy to a new constitution and the leadership of Soares, contemporary, democratic Portugal is explored, including the fiscal crisis of recent years. Throughout Black introduces the history and character of the countrys principal regions, including the Azores, Madeira and the Cape Verde Islands. He looks at key national sites, at Portuguese food and wine and the arts, with special sections devoted to port, Portugals famous tiles and the university established at Coimbra in 1290. Flap A wonderfully concise and very readable history of Portugal, perfect for travellers This brief yet comprehensive history begins with the Stone Age and the Roman era; continues to the Visigoths, the development of Christian Portugal and the expulsion of the Moors; on to Spanish rule from the sixteenth century, and its collapse. There is a strong focus on Portugals global impact, particularly during the age of European exploration and expansion, and on how the world transformed Portugal: the first of the Atlantic empires, and still a major empire in the 1820s, retaining territories in Africa until the 1970s and in Asia until as recently as the 1990s. Black examines the nineteenth-century French invasion, the Peninsular War, Brazilian independence, successive revolutions and the end of the monarchy; he shows how Republican Portugal gave way to the dictatorship of Salazar, which was toppled in turn by the Carnation Revolution of 1974. The book also covers contemporary history, from the leadership of Soares to the recent fiscal crisis. Throughout, Black considers the character of the countrys principal regions, including the Azores, Madeira and the Cape Verde Islands; he describes key national sites, such as the Baroque palaces at Mafra, Pombal and elsewhere; and explores Portuguese food, wine and arts. Author Biography Jeremy Black is one of the UKs most respected and prolific historians. He is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Exeter and a renowned expert on the history of war. He is a Senior Fellow at both Policy Exchange and the Foreign Policy Research Institute. His recent books include Military Strategy: A Global History, A History of the Second World War in 100 Maps, Tank Warfare and The World of James Bond. He appears regularly on TV and radio, including BBC Radio 4s In Our Time. Review Praise for Jeremy Blacks The HolocaustA demanding but important work.Praise for Jeremy Blacks Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Global HistoryA significant and timely contribution to understanding the new meaning of war. - Choice Long Description This is a comprehensive history of Portugal that covers the whole span, from the Stone Age to today. An introduction provides an understanding of geographical and climatic issues, before an examination of Portugals prehistory and classical Portugal, from the Stone Age to the end of the the Roman era.Portugals history from ad420 to the thirteenth century takes in the Suevi, Visigoths and Moors. Then, a look at medieval Portugal, covers the development of Christian Portugal culminating with the expulsion of the Moors, with a focus on key sites. A subsequent section on Spanish rule, between 1580 and 1640, explains why Spain took over and why Spanish rule collapsed.There is a significant focus on Portugals global role, particularly during the age of exploration, or expansion, in the fifteenth century to 1580: Manueline Portugal, Henry the Navigator, Vasco da Gama and Belem. Portugal was the first of the Atlantic empires, with territory in the Azores, Madeira, West Africa and Brazil, and it remained a major empire until the 1820s, retaining an African empire until the 1970s. Its empire in Asia - in Malacca, Macao, Goa and Timor - continued even longer, until the 1990s. Black shows how Portugal had a global impact, but the world, too, had an impact on Portugal. Baroque Portugal, between 1640 and 1800, is explored through palaces in Mafra, Pombal and elsewhere and the wealth of Brazil. The nineteenth century brought turmoil in the form of a French invasion, the Peninsular War, Brazilian independence, successive revolutions, economic issues and the end of the monarchy.Republican Portugal brought further chaos in the early years of the twentieth century, then the dictatorship of Salazar and its end in the Carnation Revolution of 1974. Portugals role in both world wars is examined, also its wars in Africa. From the overthrow of autocracy to a new constitution and the leadership of Soares, contemporary, democratic Portugal is explored, including the fiscal crisis of recent years. Throughout Black introduces the history and character of the countrys principal regions, including the Azores, Madeira and the Cape Verde Islands. He looks at key national sites, at Portuguese food and wine and the arts, with special sections devoted to port, Portugals famous tiles and the university established at Coimbra in 1290. Review Quote Praise for Jeremy Blacks The Holocaust A demanding but important work.Praise for Jeremy Blacks Insurgency and Counterinsurgency: A Global History A significant and timely contribution to understanding the new meaning of war. - Choice Promotional "Headline" Portugals fascinating history is generally unknown to most travellers, or, indeed, to most non-Portuguese people as it is seldom taught at school or university level. As with his previous books, Professor Black provides a succinct, comprehensive, yet accessible history aimed at the visitor to Portugal. Details ISBN1472143582 Author Jeremy Black Publisher Little, Brown Book Group Year 2020 ISBN-10 1472143582 ISBN-13 9781472143587 Format Paperback Imprint Robinson Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 256 DEWEY 946.9 Language English Short Title A Brief History of Portugal Subtitle Indispensable for Travellers Series Brief Histories UK Release Date 2020-04-02 Publication Date 2020-04-02 Audience General NZ Release Date 2020-06-08 AU Release Date 2020-06-08 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:128097195;

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