Synopses & Reviews
This informative, concise, and engagingly written work provides the most up-to-date history of Portugal, current through 1999, and gives a full picture of the political, social, cultural, and economic influences that shaped the history of Portugal. Covering the period from Portugal's early conception as a nation through its long history, with emphasis on the dramatic period of the last several decades, this volume culminates with the demise of the Salazar dictatorship and the independence of its colonies. Complete with a timeline for easy reference to events, brief biographies of important people, lists of monarchs and heads of state, and a bibliographic essay, it is the ideal companion for the student or interested reader.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-212) and index.
About the Author
JAMES M. ANDERSON is Professor Emeritus at the University of Calgary, in Alberta, Canada. He has spent many years in Portugal and Spain both as a Fulbright Scholar and the recipient of Canada Council and other grants. He is the author of six books and numerous articles in Iberian studies.
Table of Contents
Preface
Foreword
Portugal Today
Early History
House of Burgundy, 1097-1385
House of Avis: Joao I-Manuel I, 1385-1521
House of Avis: Joao III-Cardinal Henrique, 1521-1580
Union with Spain, 1580-1640
House of Braganca, 1640-1910
Monarchy to Republic to Dictatorship
Revolution and Democracy
Appendix A: Monarchs and Heads of Government
Appendix B: Portuguese Colonies
Glossary
Bibliography
Index