ISBN: 9780521438803 - a concise history of portugal (cambridge concise histories) (15 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Good. This concise, illustrated history of Portugal offers an introduction to the people and culture of the country, its empire, and its search for economic modernisation, political stability and international partnership. It is the first single-volume account of Portugal's history to be written since the days of dictatorship and colonisation. After a short introduction to Portugal's 2000-year history before the revolution of 1640, the book studies the effects of the vast wealth mined from Portuguese Brazil, the growth of the wine trade, and the evolution of close ties with England, Portugal's 'oldest ally'. The Portuguese Revolution of 1820 to 1851 created a liberal monarchy, but in 1910 the king was overthrown and, by 1926, had been replaced by a dictatorship which tried to overcome Portugal's poverty by building a new empire in Africa. In 1975 Portugal withdrew from its African colonies and turned north to become a democratic member of the European community.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Ex-Library.

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A Concise History of Portugal (Cambridge Concise Histories) This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. …

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:9780521438803. …

Zustand: New. pp. 223 2 Maps.

First Edition. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Series; Cambridge concise histories. Physical description; xiii, 209 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 196-199) and index. Contents; Peoples, cultures and colonies Rebellion and independence in the seventeenth century The golden age and the earthquake in the eighteenth century Brazilian independence and the Portuguese Revolution The bourgeois monarchy and the republicans The dictatorship and the African empire Democracy and the European Community The houses of Avis, Beja and Hapsburg The houses of Braganza and Braganza-Saxe-Coburg Republican presidents. Subjects; Portugal History. 16th-20th centuries. European history. Colonial history. Monarchy. Republic. Democracy. European Community. Illustrated. Maps. Reference. 1 Kg.…

Zustand: Very Good. : Este libro ofrece una introducción a la gente y la cultura de Portugal, su papel como potencia imperial en América y África, y su búsqueda de la modernización económica, la estabilidad política y la asociación internacional. Este relato de la historia de Portugal proporciona una visión general completa de cómo Portugal llegó a ser el país que es hoy. EAN: 9780521438803 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Historia Título: A Concise History of Portugal Autor: David Birmingham Editorial: Cambridge University Press Idioma: en Páginas: 209 Formato: tapa blanda.…

Paperback. Zustand: Good. No jacket. Cambridge University Press, 1998, reprint. Paperback, 8vo, xiv,210pp, illust. A good copy. 0521438802/0.4uk.

Zustand: Good. Light wear to the softcover, faded spine. Faint marks & shelf wear to the edges of the textblock. Content is in very good, clean condition.