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A Brief History of Portugal

Blazing the Trail of a Voyage-Shaped Nation

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A Brief History of Portugal

By: Dominic Haynes
Narrated by: Jeff Bower
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Turn back the clock and revisit Portugal’s greatest historical moments that shaped this modern European wonder!

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.

But the Portugal of today carries within its soil the history of bygone eras, one that you can trace back to prehistoric times.

Taking you on a fantastic journey of Portugal, here’s what awaits you within this book:

  • The traces and settlements of prehistoric humans that inhabited Portugal’s geographical landscape.
  • Find out the beginnings and ends of the Roman Empire, along with involvements of the Celtic, Visigothic, and Moorish peoples.
  • The Portuguese Reconquista–explore the medieval military campaigns of the Christian kingdoms that laid the foundations of Portugal’s language and culture.
  • In the Age of Exploration and Discovery–climb aboard the golden age of Portuguese navigators, voyagers, and seafarers responsible for mapping the New World.
  • Overthrowing of the monarchy and declaration of the First Republic.
  • Machinations of dictators and the rise of a modern-day Portugal.

And much more!

If you’re curious about the Portuguese language, its people, and its culture, then this book will be your perfect companion.

So pack your bags, put on your best historian’s hat, and start your time machine.

Portugal and its history await your arrival!

©2023 Dominic Haynes (P)2023 Dominic Haynes
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This book is a comprehensive overview of Portugal's history. From ancient times to the present, the author covers significant historical events and cultural influences. Some of my favorite parts were the belief in King Sebastian's immortality and Portugal's contributions to Western discoveries. The book also explores the establishment of Portuguese rule in Macao and the impact of Arab culture on the country's cuisine. Additionally, it highlights the devastating earthquake and tsunami of 1755. This is an ideal resource for readers seeking a quick understanding of Portugal's history.

Fascinating

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I know next to nothing when it comes to Portugal, I love learning about the history of other countries and Portugal has such a rich history dating back to 5500bc 2022ad. I love the areas Prehistoric Portugal, The Visigoths And The Moors, Order Of Aviz, And The Rise of Portugal.

Overall, I love what I learned and this is one audiobook that will stay with me for a long time. I would recommend that anyone interested in Portugal to listen to this audiobook, you will not be disappointed. Great Job!

So much I didn't know!

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The writer skillfully captures the key historical periods of Portugal, including the expansion of trade routes and the establishment of colonies in Africa, Asia, and America. The book delves into the fascinating political transition and cultural development that shaped the rich history of Portugal. From the region’s Roman conquest and the era of Moorish rule to its flourished during the age of discovery, the monarchy reign, the transition to a republic and the rule under Salazar, and the peaceful Carnation revolution, the author provides a comprehensive account. The book also highlights economic growth and social progress.

The concise yet informative rich history of Portugal makes this book an excellent resource for history enthusiasts and tourists.

A Must-Read for History Enthusiasts!

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overall a good book, engaging in some chapters, very difficult to follow in others, but still manageable as we l they are trying to condense centuries of information in a few minutes, the worst in my point of view is the pronunciation of Portuguese names, completely wrong in some cases.

overall decent but the pronunciation is awful

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There is nothing more fascinating to me than history, I had a huge fan if history more towards England's rich history and Russia but recently after a visit to Portugal I realized how rich it is in history and decided to give myself some time to learn and understand this beautiful country, that when I fell into this majestic audiobook, that is PACKED with information and history about Portugal.

The author does a great job covering the beginnings of the country to now in a very short brief and concise matter and the narrator does a great job at reading the book.

I have starred this book in my library and will recommend to all my historians out there!

If you are history junkie like me this is THE book

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