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A Concise History of Portugal

by David Birmingham

Portugal’s history in a wider European frame

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Portugal’s history in a wider European frame

David Birmingham’s illustrated overview connects Portugal’s political changes with the economic forces and international relationships that shaped the country. It traces the wealth drawn from Portuguese Brazil and the expansion of the wine trade alongside the shift from liberal monarchy to dictatorship, the end of colonial rule in Africa, and Portugal’s move toward democratic membership in the European Community. The third edition adds an afterword addressing more recent changes in Portugal, Europe, and the wider world, extending the account beyond its historical milestones.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking a concise introduction to Portugal’s history and culture
  • Readers interested in the links between empire, trade, and economic change
  • Readers studying Portugal’s political transitions and European ties

Themes

Portuguese history and cultureEmpire and tradeEconomic modernisationPolitical changeInternational relationships

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Book overview

This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It remains the standard single-volume work on Portugal, studying the effects of the vast wealth mined from Portuguese Brazil, the growth of the wine trade, and the evolution of international ties. The Portuguese Revolution of 1820 to 1851 created a liberal monarchy, but in 1910 the king was overthrown and, by 1926, had been replaced by a dictatorship. In 1975, Portugal withdrew from its African colonies and looked north to become a democratic member of the European Community in 1986. This third edition brings the story up to date, with a new afterword to reflect recent changes in Portugal, Europe, and the wider world.
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