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The History Of Portugal: (The Greenwood Histories Of The Modern Nations)
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This Informative, Concise, And Engagingly Written Work Provides The Most Uptodate History Of Portugal, Current Through 1999, And Gives A Full Picture Of The Political, Social, Cultural, And Economic Influences That Shaped The History Of Portugal. Covering The Period From Portugal'S Early Conception As A Nation Through Its Long History, With Emphasis On The Dramatic Period Of The Last Several Decades, This Volume Culminates With The Demise Of The Salazar Dictatorship And The Independence Of Its Colonies. Complete With A Timeline For Easy Reference To Events, Brief Biographies Of Important People, Lists Of Monarchs And Heads Of State, And A Bibliographic Essay, It Is The Ideal Companion For The Student Or Interested Reader.In Nine Chapters, Anderson Discusses The Geography Of Portugal, Its Prehistoric Antecedents, Its Formation As A Nation, And The Events That Once Made It A World Leader In Exploration, Discovery, And Imperial Power. How And Why The Country Was Drawn Into The Orbit Of Its Large Neighbor, Spain, Lost Much Of Its Empire, And Yet Managed To Regain Its Independence Are Examined, Along With The Trials And Tribulations Encountered On Its Journey From Monarchy To Modern Republic. The Discussion Presents The Factors That Kept Portugal One Of The Poorest Nations In Europe For Most Of Its Existence And The Reasons That It Is Now, Leading Into The 21St Century, Closing The Economic Gap With Wealthier Nations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The History of Portugal'? A: The book provides a comprehensive overview of Portugal's history, covering political, social, cultural, and economic influences from its early conception as a nation to the modern era.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The History of Portugal' is James M. Anderson.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book discusses Portugal's geography, prehistoric antecedents, its formation as a nation, exploration and imperial power, the impact of Spain, and its journey from monarchy to a modern republic.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 248 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'The History of Portugal' published? A: The book was published on February 28, 2000.
- Q: What aspects of modern Portugal does the book address? A: It addresses the factors that contributed to Portugal being one of the poorest nations in Europe and how it is closing the economic gap with wealthier nations leading into the 21st century.
- Q: Is there any supplemental content like timelines or biographies included? A: Yes, the book includes a timeline for easy reference, brief biographies of important figures, and lists of monarchs and heads of state.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is an ideal companion for students or anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Portugal's history.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as new.