- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press; Updated edition edition (13 Nov 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0521830044
- ISBN-13: 978-0521830041
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 14.4 x 2.1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,980,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'… standard reading for all those seeking an insight into the historical evolution of this remarkable country.' The Times Higher Education Supplement
'… a highly accessible and weighty study… unlikely to be superseded for some time.' History Today
'… a highly accessible and weighty study… unlikely to be superseded for some time.' History Today
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This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and to its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. The book studies the effects of the vast wealth mined from Portuguese Brazil, the growth of the wine trade, and the evolution of international ties. 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Portuguese Revolution of 1820 to 1851 created a liberal monarchy, but in 1910 the king was overthrown and, by 1926, had been replaced by a dictatorship. In 1975 Portugal withdrew from its African colonies and turned north to become a democratic member of the European Community in 1986. Researched during the years which followed the fall of Portugal's dictators in 1974, this book has become the standard single-volume work. The second edition brings the story up to date and discusses the state of historical writing on Portugal at the turn of the millennium.
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The making of modern Portugal began with the revolution of 1640 and a twenty-eight-year war with Spain. Read the first page
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70 of 73 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
In my view, this history of Portugal gives a distorted image of the country. It stresses the country's problems and plays down its achievements. The book pictures Portugal as a country struggling to establish a place on the world scene; modernise its economy and society; and secure political stability (!). In contrast, one can not find much on Portugal's gold age of the voyages of discovery and a worldwide maritime empire in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. In fact there is not much on the first centuries of Portugal as a country. The whole book is rather biased, giving a one-sided and not particularly flattering picture of Portugal. I much prefer the more objective and well-balanced approach of 'Portugal: A Companion History, by Jose Hermano Saraiva et al.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Anything positive about the history of Portugal is given a low profile or has chunks missing or is missed altogether. Anything less glorious is given ample development, with debatable historical accuracy. The 'golden age' apparently didn't merit a chapter of its own, had to be put together with the Lisbon earthquake, which occurred later, and dwell mainly on slavery and religious oppression. This is an example of what another reviewer has pointed out as a 'distorted' image of the country and its people.
9 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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As a student of Portuguese at KCL with very little prior knowledge of the country and it's history, this concise yet informative guide is proving to be a most rewarding purchase. Although it may not go into immense detail, the information provided gives a good grounding in the fascinating history of this wonderful country.
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History at it's best
Whatever your interest in Portugal this book promises a truly rewarding read. Although relatively brief, it covers the entire history in a thorough and erudite fashion. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 2010 by Peter R. Townsend
Good introduction to Portugal
This is a very good introduction to Portuguese history. I thoroughly enjoyed it, it is well written and entertaining throughout. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2009 by Jack Hobartson
Concise (alas)
This is mainly a reaction to the reviewer who claims that this book gives a distorted picture. I do not agree at all: the book gives what its title promises. Read more
Published on 19 July 2007 by Frank van der Zee
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