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Traveller's History of Portugal
Ian Robertson
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This is a definitive concise history of Portugal, from its earliest beginnings right up to the politics and life of the present day. It was not until the twelfth century that Portugal became a country in its own right, having been a Roman colony and then having suffered both Barbarian and Islamic invasions. The golden age of discoveries, the reign and foresight of Henry the Navigator, and great seamen such as Vasco da Gama led to the founding of Portugal's empire and wealth. Troubled times followed: in 1755 Lisbon was virtually leveled by the 'Great Earthquake,' and the country had ... Read more
This is a definitive concise history of Portugal, from its earliest beginnings right up to the politics and life of the present day. It was not until the twelfth century that Portugal became a country in its own right, having been a Roman colony and then having suffered both Barbarian and Islamic invasions. The golden age of discoveries, the reign and foresight of Henry the Navigator, and great seamen such as Vasco da Gama led to the founding of Portugal's empire and wealth. Troubled times followed: in 1755 Lisbon was virtually leveled by the 'Great Earthquake,' and the country had ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
The Armchair Traveller at the Bookhaus United Kingdom
Number of pages
352
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781907973093
SKU
V9781907973093
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Ref
99-50
About Ian Robertson
Ian Robertson is the author of the Blue Guides to Portugal and Spain, and he edited and extensively contributed to Portugal: A Companion History. He was born in Tokyo in 1928 and educated at Stowe. He now lines in Arles, France.
Reviews for Traveller's History of Portugal
'Ideal before-you-go reading' The Daily Telegraph '...a series which is invaluable. Whether you're travelling or not.' The Guardian 'One of an excellent series of brief histories'. The New York Times