Introduction
Time to introduce you to the country Portugal, the land of wonders, it pulls you in with their great curiosity, and leaves you asking questions.
Portugal was established as a kingdom by Alphonso I in 1139, and recognized by the Pope in 1179, Portugal remained independent until 1580.
In 1581, Philip II of Spain invaded Portugal and held it for 60 years, precipitating a catastrophic event decline in Portuguese commerce.
by the independence was regained, Portugal's empire was greatly reduced, having lost its commercial monopoly in the far East to the Dutch, and in India to the English. Making peace with former enemies and defeated Spanish attempts to reincorporate Portugal into the Iberian Union. At least the independence of Portugal had been saved.
Portugal was established as a kingdom by Alphonso I in 1139, and recognized by the Pope in 1179, Portugal remained independent until 1580.
In 1581, Philip II of Spain invaded Portugal and held it for 60 years, precipitating a catastrophic event decline in Portuguese commerce.
by the independence was regained, Portugal's empire was greatly reduced, having lost its commercial monopoly in the far East to the Dutch, and in India to the English. Making peace with former enemies and defeated Spanish attempts to reincorporate Portugal into the Iberian Union. At least the independence of Portugal had been saved.