![]() ![]() I had a one-way train ticket from Victoria Station to Lisbon, a tent, a sleeping bag and 200 pounds. When you first came to Portugal did you expect to end up living here for decades? If not, what persuaded you to make that choice? ![]() To find out more and to give yourself a chance of winning a copy of the book, read the interview with the author and answer the competition question below. All this shot through with humour from start to finish, it is a must-read for any Lusophile. Living in Lisbon since 1986, Hatton goes far beyond the easy stereotypes found in travel books/magazines/blogs by elaborating a brilliant examination of the Portuguese psyche. However, The Portuguese is much more than a history lesson. ![]() The Portuguese by Barry Hatton is a beautifully written portrait of a fascinating nation whose heroic feats and contribution to the modern history of mankind is at complete odds with its physical size and its current standing in the world. The PortuGOAL book section is back with an absolute gem for anybody who takes more than a passing interest in the country of Portugal. ![]()
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