The Portuguese: The Land And Its People - Softcover

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9780140168921: The Portuguese: The Land And Its People

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140168923 ISBN 13: 9780140168921

Publisher: Penguin, 1991

The history of Portugal is long and colourful, with nations such as the Romans and the Moors invading. The Portuguese explorers who brought back many influences to the country and the many rulers whose sagas are rich in intrigue. This book introduces the reader to local crafts and festivals of Portugal; trade, industry and finance; the family, whose links bind tightly and so influence the country; the geographical land with its beauty - the rivers running from the hills in the east to the sea in the west; the character of the people, attitudes, education; the culture, architecture, paintings and poets and novelists.

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Review:

"Here is a book about Portugal and the Portuguese which succeeds in giving us a view, a kind one, without falling into the familiar trap of paternalism or banal anecdote. It is a work of merit, well written and researched . . . a dynamic portrait." --Clara Ferreira Alves

"Sympathetic, perceptive, lively, and full of information." --The Times Literary Supplement

About the Author:

Born in London, Marion Kaplan lived in Africa for more than twenty years. As a freelance journalist, she has written for Newsweek, The Times, The Observer, The New York Times and National Geographic. She is the author of Focus Africa, a book on Africa's post-independence period. Since 1980 she has worked mainly in Europe and lived for several years in an old stone house in the Algarve. She is also a professional photojournalist.

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