The Portuguese: The Land and Its People

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Carcanet, 2006 - History - 391 pages
Superficially familiar but still little-known, Portugal is undergoing a vibrant social and political transformation as it grows into a full-fledged, modern European state. Combining history, geography, cultural study, and travelogue, this engaging look at Portugal is a fascinating introduction to its rich, turbulent history and people. This newly revised edition contains practical travel advice, maps, photographs, and illustrations.

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FROM THE END OF THE WORLD
28
KINGS QUEENS AND CASTLES
53
EMPIRE EARTHQUAKE AND THE ARGUMENT OF TYRANTS
75
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Marion Kaplan is a journalist whose articles have appeared in National Geographic, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Observer, and The Times.

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