portugal

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.

Text and black and white photographs introduce the history, geography, people, and culture of Portugal.

A guide to visiting Portugal, providing descriptions of attractions in five cities and regions, offering tips on where to eat, stay, and shop, and including photographs, maps, and practical travel advice.

Traces the political history of Muslim Spain and Portugal from the arrival of the Arabs from North Africa in 711 through the fall of the last Muslim state in 1492.