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Examines how the kings of Portugal built the first international maritime empire by drawing on the superior navigational skills of its explorers, specifically Vasco da Gama. Describes how the goal of finding the best sea route to India, fueled by the desire to conquer Muslim rulers and establish a Christian empire, led to the domination of the spice trade and the start of globalization.

Lisbon 1904, Tom?s, having discovered a journal with details about an artifact that can redefine history, sets out to find the treasure. Thirty-five years later in Portugal, an Agatha Christie expert and a Canadian senator, who is grieving the loss of his wife, find themselves involved with the consequences of Tom?'s quest.

"The story of the 'ultimate footballer,' Cristiano Ronaldo. Covers the star's youth in Madeira, his nicknames, his record with Manchester United, and includes a list of the numerous awards he has received"--Provided by publisher.

In 1490s Portugal, Abel Zakuto, a Jewish banker with a keen interest in mapmaking and sea navigation, encourages explorers Magellan, da Gama, and Diaz to find the elusive sea route around the "Devil's Cave"--the Cape of Good Hope--to India, which would enable Portugal to dominate the spice trade.

Presents a comprehensive overview of the political history of Portugal from 1097 to 1999, including the Portuguese colonies, notable people, and geography.

Tells the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, Portuguese consul in France during the early years of World War II, who defied the policies of Portugal's prime minister Dr. Antonio Oliviera de Salazar by signing visas that allowed ten thousand Jews to escape the Nazi death camps.

This travelogue explores Portugal's cities, countryside, people, architecture and history.

Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.

Describes the establishment of a Portuguese colony in Brazil in the sixteenth century, the problems with the Dutch and French, the activities of the Portuguese colonists, their interaction with the native inhabitants, and the eventual fate of Brazil.

Presents the history, culture, economy, and government of Portugal, and describes major cities, landscape, people, holidays and festivals, and its place in the European Union.