In this original study of the Portuguese Empire in the East, the Estado da India, George Souza looks in detail at the activities of Macao.

Nearly one quarter of this edition is new, including visual materials and increased coverage of Jewish and Muslim affairs, as well as more sources pertaining to women, social and economic history, and domestic life.

Reassesses King Philip II's reputation as narrow-minded tyrant, describes the major events of his reign, and presents a more rounded depiction of his personality

This revised edition brings the visitor attractions, museums, hotels, restaurants, and beach resorts of this dynamic country right up to the moment.

Malyn Newitt examines how the ideas and institutions of a late medieval society were deployed to aid expansion into Africa and the Atlantic islands, as well as how, through rivalry with Castile, this grew into a worldwide commercial ...

This catalogue offers the first comprehensive listing of all books published in Spain, Portugal, Mexico and Peru or in Spanish or Portuguese before 1601.

Offers information about the history and culture of Portugal written by combining aspects of a novel, guide book, and travel log.

Presents a thirteen-volume reference guide to the geography, history, economy, government, culture and daily life of countries in Europe.

It is his reluctant awakening that gives the novel its delightful, heroic power. Published to wide critical acclaim in the U.S., this is a delightful political novel by Italy's premier contemporary author.