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The Key to Lisbon

Author : Kenton White
Publisher : From Reason to Revolution
ISBN 13 : 9781804513958
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (139 download)

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Download or read book The Key to Lisbon written by Kenton White and published by From Reason to Revolution. This book was released on 2023-07-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study details the preparation, planning and execution of the invasion of Portugal in 1810 by the French Armée de Portugal under Marshal Massena, and the defensive measures taken by the British and their Portuguese and Spanish allies. It also covers the practice of all armies involved during this campaign, working from original sources. These sources provide a different interpretation of some key aspects of the campaign to those which are generally accepted. The work focusses on the strategic, operational, and tactical planning undertaken by both sides in preparation for the invasion, and the actual progress of the campaign. A narrative of the battles and sieges, with analysis at the tactical-level, also brings out the differences in planning and intelligence gathering. This particular campaign is important as it has attracted little attention from historians, and was crucial as a turning point in the Peninsular War. This was the last time that Portugal was invaded by the French during the Peninsular War, and the allies' handling of the campaign contrasted sharply with that of the French. Its success also gave Wellington political security against the 'croakers' back in England. The research demonstrates the difficulties both armies had in prosecuting their plans during the campaign, and highlights the stark differences in the approach taken by each commander.

The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon

Author : Richard Zimler
Publisher : Abrams
ISBN 13 : 1590208064
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon written by Richard Zimler and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2000-03-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International Bestseller: “A moody, tightly constructed historical thriller . . . a good mystery story and an effective evocation of a faraway time and place.” —The New York Times After Jews living in sixteenth-century Portugal are dragged to the baptismal font and forced to convert to Christianity, many of these New Christians persevere in their Jewish prayers and rituals in secret and at great risk; the hidden, arcane practices of the kabbalists, a mystical sect of Jews, continue as well. One such secret Jew is Berekiah Zarco, an intelligent young manuscript illuminator. Inflamed by love and revenge, he searches, in the crucible of the raging pogrom, for the killer of his beloved uncle Abraham, a renowned kabbalist, discovered murdered in a hidden synagogue along with a young girl in dishabille. Risking his life in streets seething with mayhem, Berekiah tracks down answers among Christians, New Christians, Jews, and the fellow kabbalists of his uncle, whose secret language and codes by turns light and obscure the way to the truth he seeks. A marvelous story, a challenging mystery, and a telling tale of the evils of intolerance, The Last Kabbalist of Lisbon both compels and entertains. “The story moves quickly . . . a literary and historical treat.” —Library Journal ''Remarkable . . . The fever pitch of intensity Zimler maintains is at times overwhelming but never less than appropriate to the Hieronymous Bosch-like landscape he describes. Simultaneously, though, he is able to capture, within the bedlam, quiet moments of tenderness and love.” —Booklist (starred review)

Queen of the Sea

Author : Barry Hatton
Publisher : Hurst & Company
ISBN 13 : 1849049971
Total Pages : 342 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (49 download)

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Download or read book Queen of the Sea written by Barry Hatton and published by Hurst & Company. This book was released on 2018 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A dramatic and intimate portrait of one of the world's great cities.

The History of the Siege of Lisbon

Author : José Saramago
Publisher : HMH
ISBN 13 : 0547540345
Total Pages : 323 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book The History of the Siege of Lisbon written by José Saramago and published by HMH. This book was released on 1998-09-01 with total page 323 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A proofreader realizes his power to edit the truth on a whim, in a “brilliantly original” novel by a Nobel Prize winner (Los Angeles Times Book Review). Raimundo Silva is a middle-aged, celibate clerk, proofing manuscripts for a respectable publishing house. Fluent in Portuguese, he has been assigned to work on a standard history of the country, and the twelfth-century king who laid siege to Lisbon. In a moment of subversive daring, Raimundo decides to change just one single word of text—a capricious revision that completely undoes the past. When discovered, his insolent disregard for facts appalls his employers—save for his new editor, Maria Sara. She suggests that Rainmundo take his transgressions even further. Through Rainmundo and Maria’s eyes, what transpires is an alternate view of history and a colorful reinvention of a debatable truth. It’s a serpentine journey through time where past and present converge, fact becomes myth, and fiction and reality blur—especially for Rainmundo and Maria themselves, who begin to find themselves erotically drawn to each other. “Walter Mitty has nothing on Raimundo Silva . . . this hypnotic tale is a great comic romp through history, language and the imagination.” —Publishers Weekly Translated by Giovanni Pontiero

Lisbon in the Renaissance

Author : Damião de Góis
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780934977364
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (773 download)

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Download or read book Lisbon in the Renaissance written by Damião de Góis and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gois was a Portuguese humanist, a friend of Erasmus and his circle, and a writer imbued with the classical learning of his day. His "Description" was written in 1554 at the height of the city's commercial and cultural influence. It places the city in its geographical and historical setting, surveys its topography and environs, and reviews its major architectural attractions. Ruth's introduction places Gis in the intellectual and historical context of the age, summarizes previous scholarship on the author and his work, and provides useful notes. This edition also includes reproductions of the full 1598 map of Lisbon published by Braun & Hogenberg and a complete English transcription of their numbered key: an indispensable tool for the topography of the Renaissance city. The electronic version allows the reader to magnify these images for closely detailed views of the Renaissance city and its monuments and buildings. Introduction, notes, bibliography, index, illustrations, maps.

The Lisbon Route

Author : Ronald Weber
Publisher : Government Institutes
ISBN 13 : 1566638925
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (666 download)

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Download or read book The Lisbon Route written by Ronald Weber and published by Government Institutes. This book was released on 2011-05-16 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lisbon Route tells of the extraordinary World War II transformation of Portugal's tranquil port city into the great escape hatch of Nazi Europe. Royalty, celebrities, diplomats, fleeing troops, and ordinary citizens desperately slogged their way across France and Spain to reach the neutral nation. As well as offering freedom from war, Lisbon provided spies, smugglers, relief workers, military figures, and adventurers with an avenue into the conflict and its opportunities. Yet an ever-present shadow behind the gaiety was the fragile nature of Portuguese neutrality.

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon

Author : Susie Boulton
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465409556
Total Pages : 194 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (654 download)

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Download or read book DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon written by Susie Boulton and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now available in PDF format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer. The guide includes unique cutaways, floor plans, and reconstructions of the city's stunning architecture, plus 3-D aerial views of the key districts to explore on foot. This fully updated and expanded DK Eyewitness Travel Guide includes in-depth coverage of all Lisbon's unforgettable sights. And you'll also find detailed listings of the best hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops for all budgets, plus insider tips on everything from where to find the best markets and nightspots to great attractions for children. The DK Eyewitness Lisbon Travel Guide shows you what others only tell you.

Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
ISBN 13 : 1789195284
Total Pages : 193 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (891 download)

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Download or read book Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2019-03-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the best of Lisbon with this compact, practical, entertaining Pocket Rough Guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short trip travellers, and covers all the key sights (Praça do Comércio, Torre de Belém,Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, Parque Eduardo VII) restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. -Practical travel tips: what to see and where to sleep, eat, drink and shop - Pocket Rough Guide Lisbon features specially selected recommendations for every taste and budget. -Honest independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Lisbon. -Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering the lively streets of the Baixa, well-to-do Estrela, Chiado's upscale shops and more, the practical Places section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. -Time-saving itineraries: the routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like the Sé cathedral and Castelo de São Jorge, and hidden gems like ancient tascas and traditional ceramic shops. -Day-trips - venture further afield to Sintra or Cascais. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. -Compact format: packed with pertinent practical information, this is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring the Bairro Alto or the warren-like streets of Alfama. -Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. -Essentials: includes invaluable background information on how to get to Lisbon, getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary. About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides' list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.

Night Train to Lisbon

Author : Pascal Mercier
Publisher : Open Road + Grove/Atlantic
ISBN 13 : 1555849237
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (558 download)

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Download or read book Night Train to Lisbon written by Pascal Mercier and published by Open Road + Grove/Atlantic. This book was released on 2008-10-07 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The bestselling novel of love and sacrifice under fascist rule, and “a treat for the mind. One of the best books I have read in a long time” (Isabel Allende). Raimund Gregorius, a professor of dead languages at a Swiss secondary school, lives a life governed by routine. Then, an enigmatic Portuguese woman stirs his interest in an obscure, and mind-expanding book of philosophy that opens the possibility of changing Raimund’s existence. That same night, he takes the train to Lisbon to research the book’s phantom author, Amadeu de Prado, a renowned physician whose principles led him to confront Salazar’s dictatorship. Raimund, now obsessed with unlocking the mystery behind the man, is determined to meet all those on whom Prado left an indelible mark. Among them: his eighty-year-old sister, who maintains her brother’s house as if it were a museum; an elderly cleric and torture survivor confined to a nursing home; and Prado’s childhood friend and eventual partner in the Resistance. The closer Raimund comes to the truth of Prado’s life, and eventual fate, an extraordinary tale takes shape amid the labyrinthine memories of Prado’s intimate circle of family and friends, working in utmost secrecy to fight dictatorship, and the betrayals that threaten to expose them. “A meditative, deliberate exploration of loneliness, language and the human condition” (The San Diego Union-Tribune), Night Train to Lisbon “call[s] to mind the magical realism of Jorge Amado or Gabriel Garcia Marquez . . . allusive and thought-provoking, intellectually curious and yet heartbreakingly jaded,” and inexorably propelled by the haunting mystery at its heart (The Providence Journal). Night Train to Lisbon was adapted into Bille August’s award-winning 2013 film starring Jeremy Irons, Lena Olin, Christopher Lee, and Charlotte Rampling.

A Small Death In Lisbon

Author : Robert Wilson
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 0547545037
Total Pages : 453 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (475 download)

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Download or read book A Small Death In Lisbon written by Robert Wilson and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2000-10-05 with total page 453 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nazi wartime deals and the modern-day murder of a Portuguese teen are linked with originality and suspense in this award–winning crime novel. 1941. Klaus Felsen, forced out of his Berlin factory into the SS, arrives in a luminous Lisbon, where Nazis and Allies, refugees and entrepreneurs, dance to the strains of opportunism and despair. Felsen’s assignment takes him to the bleak mountains of the north where a devious and brutal battle is being fought for an element vital to Hitler’s bliztkrieg. There he meets the man who plants the first seed of greed and revenge that will grow into a thick vine in the landscape of post-war Portugal . . . Late 1990s. Investigating the murder of a young girl with a disturbing sexual past, Inspector Ze Coelho overturns the dark soil of history and unearths old bones from Portugal’s fascist past. This small death in Lisbon is horrific compensation for an even older crime, and Coelho’s stubborn pursuit of its truth reveals a tragedy that unites past and present . . . Robert Wilson’s combination of intelligence, suspense, vivid characters, and mesmerizing storytelling richly deserves the international acclaim his novel has received. Praise for A Small Death in Lisbon Winner of the Gold Dagger for Best Crime Novel “A suspenseful, intricately plotted, violent and steamy tale that . . . is an impressive piece of work. Mr. Wilson’s book puts one in mind of the best writers working in the international thriller genre, the likes of John le Carré and Martin Cruz Smith. . . . You will turn the last page of this compelling novel almost out of breath.” —New York Times “Gripping and beautifully written.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

The European Union and Global Emergencies

Author : Antonis Antoniadis
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 184731659X
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (473 download)

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Download or read book The European Union and Global Emergencies written by Antonis Antoniadis and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of essays analyses the European Union's involvement in global emergencies from a law and policy perspective. Bringing together leading academics and officials from the European Union institutions, the book offers an expert account of the theoretical and practical issues the EU faces when dealing with global emergencies. The subjects covered are highly topical and include the financial and debt crises, regional security and the fight against terrorism, public health and food scares, human trafficking and energy security.

Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs

Author : Sébastien Erpicum
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0203804066
Total Pages : 314 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (38 download)

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Download or read book Labyrinth and Piano Key Weirs written by Sébastien Erpicum and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-05-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Labyrinth spillways are almost as old as dam engineering. In spite of the fact that they appear as a very good technical-economical compromise, only 0.1% of large dams are equipped with such weirs. The main reason for this is that traditional labyrinth weirs usually cannot be installed on top of concrete gravity dams as they require a large foundat

Competitiveness and Growth in Europe

Author : Susanne Mundschenk
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1781007462
Total Pages : 272 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Competitiveness and Growth in Europe written by Susanne Mundschenk and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2006-03-29 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "It will be of particular interest to researchers and policy makers working in the fields of competitiveness and growth in the context of economic and monetary integration as well as to academics of European studies in general."--BOOK JACKET.

A universal gazetteer; or, Geographical dictionary of the world

Author : George Landmann
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 902 pages
Book Rating : 4.R/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book A universal gazetteer; or, Geographical dictionary of the world written by George Landmann and published by . This book was released on 1835 with total page 902 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Lisbon

Author : Neill Lochery
Publisher : PublicAffairs
ISBN 13 : 1586488805
Total Pages : 345 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Lisbon written by Neill Lochery and published by PublicAffairs. This book was released on 2011-11-01 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lisbon had a pivotal role in the history of World War II, though not a gun was fired there. The only European city in which both the Allies and the Axis power operated openly, it was temporary home to much of Europe's exiled royalty, over one million refugees seeking passage to the U.S., and a host of spies, secret police, captains of industry, bankers, prominent Jews, writers and artists, escaped POWs, and black marketeers. An operations officer writing in 1944 described the daily scene at Lisbon's airport as being like the movie "Casablanca," times twenty. In this riveting narrative, renowned historian Neill Lochery draws on his relationships with high-level Portuguese contacts, access to records recently uncovered from Portuguese secret police and banking archives, and other unpublished documents to offer a revelatory portrait of the War's back stage. And he tells the story of how Portugal, a relatively poor European country trying frantically to remain neutral amidst extraordinary pressures, survived the war not only physically intact but significantly wealthier. The country's emergence as a prosperous European Union nation would be financed in part, it turns out, by a cache of Nazi gold.

The Routledge Handbook of European Security

Author : Sven Biscop
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 0415588286
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (155 download)

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Download or read book The Routledge Handbook of European Security written by Sven Biscop and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new Handbook brings together key experts on European security from the academic and policy worlds to examine the European Union (EU) as an international security actor. While the focus is on the politico-military dimension, security will be put in the context of the holistic approach advocated by the EU.

Fear, Space and Urban Planning

Author : Simone Tulumello
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319439375
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (194 download)

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Download or read book Fear, Space and Urban Planning written by Simone Tulumello and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-07-27 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the phenomenon of urban fear – the increasing anxiety over crime and violence in Western cities despite their high safety – with a view to developing a comprehensive, critical, exploratory theory of fear, space, and urban planning that unravels the paradoxes of their mutual relations. By focusing especially on the southern European cities of Palermo and Lisbon, the book also aims to expand upon recent studies on urban geopolitics, enriching them from the perspective of ordinary, as opposed to global, cities. Readers will find enlightening analysis of the ways in which urban fear is (re)produced, including by misinformative discourses on security and fear and the political construction of otherness as a means of exclusion. The spatialization of fear, e.g., through fortification, privatization, and fragmentation, is explored, and the ways in which urban planning is informed by and has in turn been shaping urban fear are investigated. A concluding chapter considers divergent potential futures and makes a call for action. The book will appeal to all with an interest in whether, and to what extent, the production of ‘fearscapes’, the contemporary landscapes of fear, constitutes an emergent urban political economy.