portugal

A historical novel about the 1932-68 Salazar regime in Portugal, in which, disabled by a stroke, a former state minister and personal friend of the dictator looks back upon his years of influence, as do his children, his housekeeper, and others who played key roles in his life.

Willie, the child of a brahmin father and low caste mother, moves to London as an adult where he is able to hide the circumstances of his birth but loses all sense of himself, a fact that becomes clear after he moves to Africa with his mixed-race lover.

The Hardy boys set out to find a fortune in gold bars buried in Portugal by a defecting German soldier in World War II before the treasure falls into the wrong hands.

Introductory text and captioned photographs introduce the current descendants of the exiled Jews from Spain (now called the Sephardim).

Text and photographs introduce the geography, history, natural resources, culture, and people of this small country in southwestern Europe.

Readers will examine the evolution of Portugal and Spain, witnessing the rise of their earliest civilizations, their dramatic rivalry during the Age of Discovery, their days as empire-builders, their struggles through authoritarian regimes, and their emergence as independent nations and members of the European Union.

Presents an overview of the people, geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Portugal. Includes a section of quick facts and a timeline in history.

This book presents information on Portugal and Portugal's islands, including sightseeing areas, shops, restaurants, entertainment, and more.

Recounts the voyages undertaken by fifteenth-century Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama to strengthen his nation's power by establishing a sea trade route to India.

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the country described as "an island in Europe.".