Through Portugal

Name: Through Portugal
Author: Martin A. S. Hume

By Martin A. S. Hume

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About This Book

A travel account records a pleasure trip through Portugal from north to south, giving vivid impressions of cities, riverside quarters, mountain retreats, and coastal scenery encountered along a chosen itinerary. The narrative combines descriptive sketches of monuments, churches, cloisters, and Manueline architecture with antiquarian observations and notes on local customs and markets. Practical suggestions and route recommendations aim at readers seeking sunshine and relaxation, while colour illustrations and photographic reproductions complement the prose. A final chapter supplies concise hints for travellers.

About the Author

Martin A. S. Hume

Martin A. S. Hume was a British historian and biographer known for his detailed studies of Spanish and English history during the Renaissance and early modern periods. His notable works include "Philip II. of Spain," which explores the life and reign of the Spanish monarch, and "The Wives of Henry the Eighth and the Parts They Played in History," where he examines the influential roles of Henry VIII's queens. Hume's writings often reflect a deep engagement with the political and cultural dynamics of his subjects, contributing to a greater understanding of historical figures and events. His scholarship remains a valuable resource for those interested in the intricacies of European history.