A Brief History of Portugal

<h4><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(89 89 89 1)>Turn back the clock and revisit Portugal's greatest historical moments that shaped this modern European wonder</span></h4><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>On the western part of the Iberian Peninsula touching the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean lies a nation with a proud history that influenced Europe and the rest of the world.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Known as </span><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Portucale</em><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> by Ancient Romans (which gave rise to its modern name) </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>the country of Portugal - and its island groups - are fantastic wonders to behold</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>You'd recognize this country for its rich culture incorporating fado music world-famous Port wine beautiful golden beaches or even as the home of the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>But the Portugal of today carries within its soil the history of bygone eras one that you can trace back to prehistoric times - there's a reason it's one of Europe's oldest countries.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>And if you've got that itch of curiosity to satisfy your hunger for Portugal's history you've come to the right place.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Taking you on </span><strong style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>a fantastic journey</strong><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> here's what awaits you within this book:</span></p><p><br></p><ul><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>The traces and settlements of prehistoric humans that inhabited Portugal's geographical landscape</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Under the banner of the Roman Empire - find out the beginnings and ends of the Roman Empire along with involvements of the Celtic Visigothic and Moorish peoples</span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>The Portuguese Reconquista - explore the medieval military campaigns of the Christian kingdoms that laid the foundations of Portugal's language and culture </span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>In the Age of Exploration and Discovery - climb aboard the golden age of Portuguese navigators voyagers and seafarers responsible for mapping the New World </span></li><li><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0)>Portugal's independence the Restoration war and the political ambitions of the House of Braganza</span></li></ul><p><br></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>And much more.</em></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>If you're a history buff - curious about the Portuguese language its people and its culture - or someone who wants to dive into this European treasure of history then this book will be your perfect companion.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(0 0 0 0); color: rgba(89 89 89 1)>Travel back in time and witness Portugal like never before: scroll up and click Add to Cart right now.</span></p>