Portugal

Author: Xiong Wei
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Portugal may be one of the farthest countries from China on Earth, but it is also one of the earliest European countries to engage in exchanges with China. As early as four hundred years ago, Portuguese poet Cam?es wrote these lines: "You see that unbelievable Great Wall!" In this "corner of Western Europe," Chinese blue-and-white porcelain, chrysanthemum tea, and red lanterns are. This is because many Portuguese have lived in Macau. Of course, as one of the oldest countries in Europe, Portugal is full of continental charm. Its history is closely intertwined with Catholicism, the Age of Discovery, and the rise and fall of European royal families. Its literature and art are a unique bloom in the garden of European civilization. Its economy and diplomacy have been completely integrated into the mainstream of European society, while its folk customs, food, clothing, and daily life stand out in Europe. The author of this book is a young diplomat who, based on his decade-long experience of studying and living in Portugal, presents a comprehensive and detailed portrayal of the country's customs and culture to readers. The book is accompanied by nearly one hundred exquisite illustrations. It will provide the best assistance for readers who are working, studying, or wish to understand Portugal.