portugal

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide information on notable people, places, events, and issues in the history of Spain and Portugal, and includes a brief narrative history and a chronology.

A survey of the oral traditions and history of the African kingdoms of Kongo and Ndongo, which once occupied the region of west central Africa that is now the nation of Angola. This study also offers insight into the kingdom's relationship with Portugal and participation in the slave trade.

Introduces the land, history, government, people, and economy of the small country on the western side of the Iberian peninsula.

Discusses the festivals and holidays of Portugal and how the songs, foods, and traditions associated with these celebrations reflect the culture of the people.

A marine biology student reporting to his summer job on an island off Portugal finds himself at the center of a power struggle between his boss and another group of Americans.

The author presents journal entries from her travels in Portugal with her husband, discussing the country's regions, people, and cuisine, and includes more than sixty recipes.

Describes the geography, wildlife, history, government, economy, religion, and culture of Portugal.

Examines the geography, history, government, economy, people, and culture of Portugal.

Explores the geographical/ethnographic background, and cultural history of the Iberian Peninsula, and features a tour of modern-day regions. Includes a chronological table, over thirty maps, and illustrations.

Discusses the travels of Vasco da Gama, Henry the Navigator and other Portugese explorers who helped establish an extensive empire for their country.