The Portuguese: The Land And Its People(Revised Edition) - Softcover

Kaplan, Marion

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140264280 ISBN 13: 9780140264289

Publisher: Penguin, 1998

Synopsis

One of the richest, most powerful countries on earth - the nation which 'discovered' two thirds of the world and created the first great modern empire - Portual has been for generations the 'poor relation' of Europe. Yet today, writes Marion Kaplan, 'small Portugal is exhilaratingly on the move...' Kaplan evokes its rich and turbulent history, conjuring up the unique Portuguese world of family, football and festa, port, poetry and pousadas.

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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
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Synopsis:

A 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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Penguin
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0140264280
• ISBN 13: 9780140264289
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 416