
A Brief History of Portugal
Dominic Haynes
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
They were outnumbered, outfinanced, and surrounded by empires—yet Portugal rewrote the rules of history by setting sail into the unknown and creating the world’s first global empire. 🌊⚓
Frustrated by how little you know about Portugal’s remarkable past? Confused by all the shifting monarchies, colonies, and revolutions? Want to understand how a small corner of Europe once commanded the seas from Brazil to Goa—and why its empire vanished? Most history books either skip Portugal altogether or bury its story in academic jargon.
This book changes that. A Brief History of Portugal delivers the epic rise and fall of Portugal in a clear, engaging, and highly readable format. From Roman rule to royal dynasties, and from the Age of Discovery to modern democracy—this is Portugal’s incredible journey, made simple.
What’s inside:
How Portugal sparked the Age of Exploration and mapped the globeStories of gold, spice, slavery, and sea powerno dense academic prose, just great storytellingYou don’t have to be a historian to enjoy this book. Whether you’re traveling to Lisbon, brushing up for school, or simply love true stories of ambition and adventure, A Brief History of Portugal is your gateway to understanding one of the most surprising and influential nations in history. ✨
Listen now—and discover how Portugal ruled the seas and changed the world forever.
*PDF copy included with purchase
Duration - 5h 1m.
Author - Dominic Haynes.
Narrator - Digital Voice Anya G.
Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Dominic Haynes ©.
Location:
United States
Networks:
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Digital Voice Anya G
Dominic Haynes History
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Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. They were outnumbered, outfinanced, and surrounded by empires—yet Portugal rewrote the rules of history by setting sail into the unknown and creating the world’s first global empire. 🌊⚓ Frustrated by how little you know about Portugal’s remarkable past? Confused by all the shifting monarchies, colonies, and revolutions? Want to understand how a small corner of Europe once commanded the seas from Brazil to Goa—and why its empire vanished? Most history books either skip Portugal altogether or bury its story in academic jargon. This book changes that. A Brief History of Portugal delivers the epic rise and fall of Portugal in a clear, engaging, and highly readable format. From Roman rule to royal dynasties, and from the Age of Discovery to modern democracy—this is Portugal’s incredible journey, made simple. What’s inside: How Portugal sparked the Age of Exploration and mapped the globeStories of gold, spice, slavery, and sea powerno dense academic prose, just great storytellingYou don’t have to be a historian to enjoy this book. Whether you’re traveling to Lisbon, brushing up for school, or simply love true stories of ambition and adventure, A Brief History of Portugal is your gateway to understanding one of the most surprising and influential nations in history. ✨ Listen now—and discover how Portugal ruled the seas and changed the world forever. *PDF copy included with purchase Duration - 5h 1m. Author - Dominic Haynes. Narrator - Digital Voice Anya G. Published Date - Tuesday, 07 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Dominic Haynes ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Introduction
Duration:00:02:05
Chapter 1: From Prehistory to the Reconquista: Forging a Nation
Duration:00:52:23
Chapter 2: The Age of Discovery: Maritime Expansion and Global Reach
Duration:00:47:25
Chapter 3: Conflicts and Consolidation: Internal and External Challenges
Duration:00:49:59
Chapter 4: The Salazar Era: Authoritarianism and Social Change
Duration:00:49:37
Chapter 5: The Carnation Revolution and the Path to Democracy
Duration:00:47:15
Chapter 6: Modern Portugal: Identity, Culture, and Global Engagement
Duration:00:50:43
Glossary
Duration:00:01:03
Author Biography
Duration:00:00:40
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:27