Verstehen · Kapitel 9
History of Portugal
From the Celtic Lusitanians, through Moorish rule and the Golden Age of Discoveries, to the Carnation Revolution — Portugal's history is one of the most fascinating in Europe and explains why this small country on the edge of the continent changed the world forever.
6 Abschnitte in diesem Kapitel
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From the Lusitanians to the Founding of the State (until 1249)
Portugal is one of the oldest nation-states in Europe — its borders have remained almost unchanged since 1249. That alo…
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Navigators & Discoverers (1415–1580)
The Golden Age of Discoveries (Idade dos Descobrimentos) is Portugal's greatest contribution to world history — and an…
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Golden Age & Decline (1495–1755)
Under King Manuel I. (1495–1521), Portugal reached its zenith. Spices from India — pepper, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg — m…
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The Earthquake of 1755
On November 1, 1755 — All Saints' Day, when the churches were full of worshippers — one of the most devastating earthqu…
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Estado Novo & Carnation Revolution (1926–1974)
In 1910, a revolution overthrew the monarchy and proclaimed the republic. However, the young democracy was unstable — i…
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EU Accession & Modern Era (1986–present)
After the Carnation Revolution, turbulent years followed: nationalizations, political instability, and the return of ar…
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