{"product_id":"a-brief-history-of-portugal-dominic-haynes-9781915710116","title":"A Brief History of Portugal: Blazing the Trail of a Voyage-Shaped Nation","description":"Turn back the clock and revisit Portugal's greatest historical moments that shaped this modern European wonder\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnown as Portucale by Ancient Romans (which gave rise to its modern name), \u003cstrong\u003ethe country of Portugal - and its island groups - are fantastic wonders to behold\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd if you've got that itch of curiosity to satisfy your hunger for Portugal's history, you've come to the right place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking you on \u003cstrong\u003ea fantastic journey\u003c\/strong\u003e, here's what awaits you within this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe traces and settlements of prehistoric humans that inhabited Portugal's geographical landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnder 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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Portuguese Reconquista - explore the medieval military campaigns of the Christian kingdoms that laid the foundations of Portugal's language and culture \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the Age of Exploration and Discovery - climb aboard the golden age of Portuguese navigators, voyagers, and seafarers responsible for mapping the New World \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortugal's independence, the Restoration war, and the political ambitions of the House of Braganza\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd much more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo, pack your bags, put on your best historian's hat, and start your time machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePortugal and its history await your arrival...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eTravel back in time and witness Portugal like never before: scroll up and click \"Add to Cart\" right now.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominic Haynes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1915710111\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781915710116\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dominic Haynes History\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/11\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 164\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.37d","brand":"Dominic Haynes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44302138343679,"sku":"9781915710116","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_66674768-8c73-4af6-89eb-fbda949c4490.jpg?v=1695159730","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-brief-history-of-portugal-dominic-haynes-9781915710116","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}