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Filha de D. Joana de Portugal, casada com o rei Henrique IV de Castela, a princesa D. Joana foi cognominada a "Beltraneja" pois presumia-se que era filha de um fidalgo da corte espanhola, D. Beltrão de La Cueva, e não do rei de Castela. Devido à paternidade suspeita,...

“Whether among the first three to charge the French guns at Medellin, leading his troopers into the enemy ranks at Salamanca, or evolving order out of the chaos that bedevilled the Portuguese Army in 1809, Sir Benjamin D’Urban was not only a brave and resolute soldier but also a painstaking and...

Este livro apresenta os resultados da investigação sobre a divulgação da Ciência e da Tecnologia a um público não especializado. O objetivo foi descobrir como o conhecimento científico chegava ao público em geral e a principal fonte utilizada...

También la afrenta es veneno relata la historia de Inés de Castro, hija natural de Pedro Fernández de Castro y Aldonza Soares de Valladares; con cierto parentesco con la familia real castellana. Al morir su madre siendo niña Inés fue llevada a Valladolid, al castillo de Peñafiel, donde creció...

Francisco de Rojas Zorrilla (Toledo, 1607-Madrid, 1648). España.Hijo de un militar toledano de origen judío, nació el 4 de octubre de 1607. Estudió en Salamanca y luego se trasladó a Madrid, donde vivió el resto de su vida. Fue uno de los poetas más encumbrados de la corte de Felipe IV. Y en...

Here is a touch of Europe which enjoys 3,000 hours annually of Mediterranean-bright sun, some of the most beautiful and scenic beaches imaginable and a flavour of Africa after centuries of Moorish occupation. The beaches alone are such a draw that the wealth of interest in the inland towns and villages...

From humble beginnings, in the course of three centuries the Portuguese built the world's first truly global empire, stretching from modern Brazil to sub-Saharan Africa and from India to the East Indies (Indonesia). Portugal had established its present-day borders by 1300 and the following century...

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to the Algarve, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps and top 10 lists--all designed to help you see the very best of the Algarve. Explore the lively city of Faro, step back in time in the elegant town of Tavira, soak up the sun on the golden beaches,...

An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to the Azores, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, and top 10 lists, all designed to help you see the very best of the Azores. Explore the UNESCO-listed vineyards of Pico's islands, admire the rich culture of Angra do Heroísmo's Renaissance old...

The Portuguese island of Madeira offers a delightful respite from the grey skies that are typical of Europe and North America in the low season months. The pleasant subtropical temperatures and the range of colours on display, makes this island the ‘Pearl of the Atlantic’ and ‘the floating garden.’...

This newly updated and revised second edition of A Story in Stones explores the relationship between Portugal and Ethiopia during the XVI and XVII centuries from the unique perspective of stonework. Through research and many years of working in the field J.J. Hespeler-Boultbee examines the first early...

From the vibrant azulejo tiles and colorful rooftops to the warm, golden coastline, get to know the charming City of Seven Hills with Moon Lisbon & Beyond. Explore In and Around the City: Wander Lisbon's most interesting neighborhoods, like Chiado, Castelo, Bairro Alto, and Belém, and nearby...

Lisbon's charm is legendary, but its vibrant 2,000-year history is not widely known, from its Roman legacy to its centuries under Moorish rule. Its journey from port town to Portugal's capital was not always smooth sailing--in 1755 the city was devastated by the largest earthquake ever to strike modern...