Tag Archives: Portugal

Book Review: A History Of The Azores Islands

Posted on March 14, 2023 by nathanalbright

A History Of The Azores Islands, by James H. Guill This book is one which remains interesting to read even if its comments are not likely to correspond to the present-day thoughts and feelings about European colonialism. That this does … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Portuguese Seabourne Empire: 1415-1825

Posted on February 14, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Portuguese Seabourne Empire:  1415-1825, by Charles R. Boxer This was an interesting book to read, not least because it was written before the fall of the Portuguese empire in Africa which took place after the death of Salazar in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 501 Portuguese Verbs

Posted on February 8, 2020 by nathanalbright

501 Portuguese Verbs, by John J. Nitti and Michael J. Ferreira I love random verb lists and other types of word lists [1], perhaps more than most people.  So when I say that this book is precisely the sort of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Conquerors

Posted on January 30, 2020 by nathanalbright

Conquerors:  How Portugal Forged The First Global Empire, by Roger Crowley This book sits in a bit of an uncanny valley when it comes to its material and approach.  In a different age, this book would feel comfortable simply praising … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Rick Steves’ Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary

Posted on January 19, 2020 by nathanalbright

Rich Steves’ Portuguese Phrasebook & Dictionary, by Rick Steves It is rather telling that Rick Steves, a notably monolingual person whose appeal to readers is due to his passionate interest in European tourism, ended up writing (or at least giving … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Last Crusaders

Posted on February 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Last Crusaders:  The Hundred Year Battle For The Center Of The World, by Barnaby Rogerson Although the author does not make any claims to be a scholar, I have found him to be a very worthwhile guide to history … Continue reading →

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