The Portuguese: The Land and Its PeopleA history of Portugal which describes how it was once one of the richest, most powerful countries on earth, but has for generations been regarded as the poor relation of Europe. The book also conjures up the Portuguese world of family, football and festa, port, poetry and pousadas. An appendix is included which provides practical guidance for travellers. |
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FROM THE END OF THE WORLD | 28 |
4 | 53 |
EMPIRE EARTHQUAKE AND THE ARGUMENT | 75 |
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