| Author |
Bell, Aubrey F. G. (Aubrey Fitz Gerald), 1882-1950 |
| Title |
Portugal of the Portuguese
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| Original Publication |
New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1917.
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| Series Title |
Countries and peoples series
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Portugal of the Portuguese" by Aubrey F. G. Bell is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the complexities of Portuguese identity and culture, particularly in the aftermath of significant political upheaval in the early 1900s. Bell aims to convey a deeper understanding of the Portuguese people beyond surface-level stereotypes often shaped by recent political events. The opening of the book presents a comprehensive overview of how the character and identity of the Portuguese have been misconstrued by outsiders. Bell argues against the hasty generalizations made about the Portuguese people, emphasizing that the essence of the nation is far more nuanced than the tumultuous political narratives often presented in the media. He describes the Portuguese as a rich blend of qualities—intelligent, poetic, and patriotic—yet burdened by a history of foreign influences and socio-political strife. This introduction sets the stage for a more profound exploration of the social structures, traditions, and cultural habits of Portugal, which Bell aims to lay bare throughout the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
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| Subject |
Portugal
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74608 |
| Release Date |
Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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