A concise history of Portugal dedicated mainly to the discoveries of the navigators & the transition from imperial power to modern European nation state. Some coverage of the early origins & Roman & Islamic period is included. Written by José Hermano Saraiva, a household name in Portugal where this history is a bestseller & in its eighteenth edition. This edition

Includes:: 32 pages of photographs & illustrations, a detailed reference section & fifteen pages of specially drawn maps.

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Portugal, the `ancient ally`, is a country easily accessible, with an enviable climate, welcoming inhabitants & famous beaches. English & Spanish apart, Portuguese is more widely spoken than any other European tongue. This historical guide draws on personal experiences ranging from a residence of three years to regular visits since 1936. It combines introductory chapters on eight centuries of nationhood, & sections on the Roman & Islamic past, architecture, painting, music & birds, with visits to the great cities of Lisbon & Oporto, & to the country`s varied regions. The author`s aim is not merely to describe; rather to account for the emergence of what the visitor may expect to see. He avoids jargon, preferring clarity & moderation
- although permitting himself an occasional expression of saudade (the nostalgia for Portugal which haunts all who have loved this land). Harold Livermore studied in Portugal in 1937 & taught there, in Cambridge & in Canada. He was educational director of the Luso-Brazilian Council in London & is a member of the Lisbon Academy of Sciences & of the Portuguese Academy of History. His first ` History of Portugal` was awarded the Cam Ses Prize & was followed by a ` New History` & a ` Shorter History`. He has also published a history of Spain & an account of the medieval origins of both countries. A selection of his articles, ` Essays on History & Literature`, appeared in 2000.
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Portugal on three indexed regional touring maps from Michelin at 1:300, 000 with street plans of main cities, distance/driving times tables, & cross-referencing to the publishers’ Red Guide to hotels & restaurants. Please note: cartography is an enlargement of the publishers’ map of the whole of Portugal at 1:400, 000, without additional information but in larger print. Topography is indicated by bold relief shading with spot heights & colouring for forested areas. Detailed road information, characteristic of Michelin’s maps,

Includes:: toll & free sections of motorways, road widths, difficult or dangerous roads, restrictions & seasonal closures, steep gradients, level crossings & fords, etc. Railway lines are shown with stations. Tourist information

Includes:: pousadas & selected campsites, places of interest, scenic routes & viewpoints, sport & leisure facilities, etc. The maps also indicate locations with a street plan in the Michelin`s Red Guide to hotels & restaurants in Spain & Portugal. The maps have a grid showing latitude & longitude at intervals of 20’. The index of place name is next to the map. Each title also has street plans of main towns, as indicated in the individual descriptions, & a distance/driving time table. Map legend

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Portugal on a series of detailed, indexed touring maps from Turinta, the country’s leading map publishers, each with street plans of main towns. The maps show the road & rail networks on a base with altitude colouring & highlight various places of interest & facilities. Cartography varies slightly according to the map scale
- *please check individual descriptions for more information.** All the titles include English language map legend.*
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Portuguese Phraseguide is designed to help travellers get the very best out of their trip. This punchy full colour language guide

Includes:: only the essential phrases to ensure the maximum of fun & to help out if things go wrong. In-depth sections on shopping, eating & drinking are supplemented by essential phrases to allow you to interact with your hosts & get around your chosen destination. Sections include: Greetings; At the restaurant; Menu Decoder; Shopping; Getting around; Accommodation; On the phone; &, Emergencies. Phraseguides are designed to make the languages of major holiday destinations accessible in a practical & user-friendly style. Phrases & vocabulary are presented in visual ways to ease learning. Only the phrases & words that are commonly used have been included ensuring ease of use for the traveller.

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Look & learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Portuguese with this intuitive easy-to-use visual language dictionary. Whether it's for business or pleasure, pick up 6, 000 key Portuguese words & phrases on a range of subjects: from shopping & eating out, to sport & beyond quickly & easily. Find every word you need to know fast using the clearly labelled colour illustrated scenes from everyday life. Plus, find helpful features on key Portuguese nouns, verbs & phrases to improve your understanding of the language. Pocket-sized so you can take it wherever your travels take you. ...

Look & learn to recall a wealth of everyday vocabulary in Portuguese with this intuitive easy-to-use visual language dictionary. Whether it`s for business or pleasure, pick up 6, 000 key Portuguese words & phrases on a range of subjects: from shopping & eating out, to sport & beyond quickly & easily. Find every word you need to know fast using the clearly labelled colour illustrated scenes from everyday life. Plus, find helpful features on key Portuguese nouns, verbs & phrases to improve your understanding of the language. Pocket-sized so you can take it wherever your travels take you. ...

With over 10, 000 fully illustrated terms arranged by theme & an audio app, Portugese language learning has never been easier. Perfect for tourist & business travellers alike, DK`s Bilingual Visual Dictionary series is by your side when buying food, talking about work, discussing health, & studying language. stunning visuals & comprehensive indexes combine to make the Portugese English Bilingual Visual Dictionary your indispensable Portugese language companion. Fully updated to reflect recent changes in technology & clothing, the Portugese English Bilingual Visual Dictionary also features an easy-to-use free audio app available on the App Store & Google Play, enabling you to hear terms spoken out loud. Learn & retain all the key phrases you need to know, & perfect your pronunciation with audio help. ...

Portuguese in 60 Minutes in a selection of language titles from Berlitz, to aid you before & during your travels. Berlitz have been producing language titles & promoting language learning for more than 125years. Catalogue selection comprising the following Berlitz series: Phrase books & Dictionaries, Phrase books & CDs, Shortcuts to ...

Introducing the brand new Insight Phrasebooks for 2015 helping you get your head around the language. Compact & lightweight, these pocket-sized phrasebooks are packed with the words & phrases users need to feel at home, when away. These indispensable little books feature easy-to-use, colour-coded sections, snippets of local information & language tips, plus key words travellers need to get around & about. There is a free audio app as an optional accompaniment, full of key phrases from the book & features native speakers for perfect pronunciation. Just download for free before you go using the individual download code inside the book. ...