Historical Dictionary of Portugal
José Saramago takes us on a thrilling literary journey through the land, history and culture of his native country.
Portugal, the Last Empire
In Portugal in European and World History Malyn Newitt offers a fresh appraisal of Portuguese history and its role in the world—from early Moorish times to the English Alliance of 1650–1900 and through the country’s liberal revolution ...
English and Spanish apart, Portuguese is more widely spoken than any other European tongue. This historical guide draws on personal experiences ranging from a residence of three years to regular visits since 1936.
This book also presents an analysis of the factors that produce separate nations and offers a study of the evolution of national cultures generally, especially as they apply to Portugal.
See also specific destinations Tours: Alentejo region, 213, 216; best two-week trip, 4– 5; Douro Valley, 374; Évora, ... and specific destinations Travel agency, in Lisbon: 26 Travel insurance: 9 Travel smarts: 6 Travel tips: 396–397 ...
Portugal from Its Origins Through the Roman Era
A new compendium of adventures, from the 'Wild Guide' series now released for Portugal, one of Europe's fastest growing adventure holiday destinations, brimming with wild swimming waterfalls, secret beaches, ancient forest and amazing wild ...
Features of The Rough Guide to Portugal: - Detailed regional coverage: provides in-depth practical information for each step of all kinds of trip, from intrepid off-the-beaten-track adventures, to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas ...