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Author(s): Barry Hatton
ISBN(s): 9781566568449, 1566568447
Edition: 2
File Details: PDF, 5.47 MB
Year: 2011
Language: english
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ISBN 10: 1566568447 
ISBN 13: 9781566568449
Author: Barry Hatton

Portugal is an established member of the European Union, one of the founders of the euro currency and a founding member of NATO. Yet it is an inconspicuous and largely overlooked country on the continent’s southwest rim. Barry Hatton shines a light on this enigmatic corner of Europe by blending historical analysis with entertaining personal anecdotes. He describes the idiosyncrasies that make the Portuguese unique and surveys the eventful path that brought them to where they are today. Portugal, which claims Europe’s oldest fixed borders, measures just 561 by 218 kilometers. Within that space, however, it offers a patchwork of widely differing and beautiful landscapes. With an easygoing and seductive lifestyle expressed most fully in their love of food, the Portuguese also have an anarchical streak evident in many facets of contemporary life. A veteran journalist and commentator on Portugal, the author gives a thorough overview of his adopted country.

The Portuguese A Modern History 2nd Table of contents:

  • Wrestling with Bulls
    An introduction to Portuguese culture and traditions.

  • 561 by 218: Small Space, Big Contrasts
    An overview of Portugal’s geography and regional differences.

  • Leading Medieval Europe Out of the Mediterranean: The Age of Discovery
    Exploration of Portugal’s role in the Age of Discovery and its global impact.

  • Echoes of Empire: The Portuguese-Speaking World
    Discussion on the remnants of the Portuguese empire and its global connections.

  • In Whom Do We Trust?: Spain, England, and Portugal’s Destiny
    Analysis of Portugal’s relationships with neighboring Spain and England.

  • A Broken Homeland: Portugal’s Long Decline and Fall
    Examination of the factors leading to Portugal’s decline over the centuries.

  • A Dictator’s Walled Garden: The Salazar Years
    Insight into the authoritarian regime of António Salazar and its impact on Portugal.

  • A Very Portuguese Coup: The Carnation Revolution
    Account of the 1974 revolution that overthrew the dictatorship.

  • The Good Times Roll: Europe and the Boom
    Exploration of Portugal’s economic growth and integration into Europe.

  • Gentle Anarchists: Portugal’s Peaceful Disorder
    Discussion on the Portuguese national character and societal norms.

  • Sweet Sorrow: Fado Music and the Soul of Portugal
    Analysis of fado music and its cultural significance.

  • Slow-Food Nation: The Importance of Eating Well
    Examination of Portuguese culinary traditions and their cultural importance.

  • That Sinking Feeling: Old Problems, New Crisis
    Insight into contemporary challenges facing Portugal.

  • New Horizons: Confronting the Twenty-First Century
    Discussion on Portugal’s future prospects and adaptations in the modern world.

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