A Concise History of Portugal
A Concise History of Portugal
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This illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, and international partnership. This second edition updates the story, and discusses the state of historical writing on Portugal at the turn of the millennium.
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A Concise History of Portugal by David Birmingham
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Portuguese Revolution of 1820 to 1851 created a liberal monarchy, but in 1910 the king was overthrown and, by 1926, had been replaced by a dictatorship.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.
'… 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'… a highly accessible and weighty study… unlikely to be superseded for some time.'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'… a highly accessible and weighty study… unlikely to be superseded for some time.'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
David Birmingham is Emeritus Professor of Modern History in the University of Kent, Canterbury.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780521536868 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521536863 |
| Title | A Concise History of Portugal |
| Author | David Birmingham |
| Series | Cambridge Concise Histories |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 2003-11-13 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |