177 Pages
by
Routledge
177 Pages
by
Routledge
177 Pages
by
Routledge
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Two basic processes—industrialization and the emergence of the nation-state—have marked the evolution of many modern societies, particularly in Western Europe. Industrialization broadened the class structure of societies. With the new classes came demands for political power and influence, demands that were vigorously resisted by the ruling monarchies and landowning aristocracies. And with these... Read more
Introduction -- Topography and Climate -- Portuguese Society -- From Castilian Province to Portuguese Republic -- Corporatists and Monarchists Versus Republicans -- Downfall of the New State -- Consolidation of Democracy -- The Economy -- Portugal and the Wider World -- Whither Portugal?
Biography
Walter C. Opello, Jr. is professor and chair of political science at the State University of New York at Oswego. His works also include Portugal’s Political Development (Westview).
