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Book SynopsisI fell in love with Porto and I love it still. The city's spectacular bridges, its vertiginous riverbanks, steep with ancient buildings, the old port houses, the wide squares: I was entranced by them all.' J.K. ROWLING One of the oldest cities in Europe, rising from the steep banks of the Douro (the river of gold) with picturesque praças, churches and houses with colourfully tiled facades, Porto is recognised the world over for its wonderful Port wine. Its ancient name
Portucale forms the origin of the country Portugal. Today, Porto is a vibrant commercial and cultural centre that is proud of its historic links to the outside world. An essential read from one of the world's foremost writers on Portugal,
Porto: Gateway to the World uses the beautiful buildings and landmarks across the city to take the reader on a journey through its rich history, from its origins right up to the modern era.
Trade Review‘Evocative ... Fascinating and readable’ * Wall Street Journal *
‘A landmark work’ * Times Literary Supplement *
‘Lochery illuminates our history ... [he] has written the 20th century history of the Portuguese without bias’ -- João Céu e Silva * Diário de Noticias *
Table of ContentsNote from the Author Introduction
Part One Day One – Morning 1 Arrival 2 Origins 3 French Invasion 4 Liberation Day
Part Two Day One – Afternoon 5 Absolutism versus Liberalism 6 War of the Brothers 7 The Siege of Porto, 1832 8 Decisive Battle 9 The Wine is on Fire
Part Three Day Two – Morning 10 Liberal versus Liberal 11 Birth of an Elegant Industrial City 12 The Cradle of the Republic
Part Four Day Two – Afternoon 13 Where the River Meets the Ocean 14 Republican Misadventures 15 Porto Revolts and Salazar Arrives
Part Five Day Three – Morning 16 Henry the Navigator 17 British Treaties and Wine 18 Port Wine and the Factory House
Part Six Day Three – Afternoon 19 The Golden Age 20 The Most Beautiful Bookshop in the World
Part Seven Day Four – Morning 21 From the Highest Point to the River 22 The Mouth of the River
Part Eight Day Four – Afternoon 23 The Longest Avenue 24 Conclusions: Taking Stock 25 Afterword: Further Afield
Notes Acknowledgements A Brief Note About Sources Bibliography Index
