portugalforbloodyforeigners.net is a quite ambitious book/ website/ blog that tries to encapsulate the enchanting allure of Portugal through history. Within its pages, readers are transported to the captivating landscapes and rich cultural tapestry that define this remarkable country. With this country scrutinized through history and emphasizing its international connections, the book serves as a gateway to discovering the true essence of this Iberian gem.

As you embark on a literary historic journey through the book chapters, the vivid descriptions of Portugal’s overseas explorations and connections come alive. 

Each chapter unravels a unique story, woven into the very fabric of this country’s controversial history and identity.

Beyond the natural landscapes, the book concentrates on painting a vivid picture of the historic splendor of this country that happens to be my homeland. 

Lisbon, with its winding alleys and colorful facades, exudes an irresistible multicultural charm, reflecting its role as the head of an intercontinental trade and political empire.

The majestic coastline stretches along the Atlantic Ocean, offering rugged cliffs, golden beaches, and hidden coves waiting to be explored. 

In Porto, the book takes you on a sensory adventure, from the aroma of aged port wine cellars to the breathtaking views of the Douro River. 

The Algarve, with its turquoise waters and dramatic rock formations, captivates beach lovers and nature enthusiasts alike. 

Meanwhile, the lush greenery of the Azores and Madeira Islands provides a serene escape, perfect for those seeking tranquility amidst breathtaking scenery.

Delving further, the book highlights this country’s cultural treasures, bringing them to life through their captivating narratives, ensuring that readers experience the country’s cultural richness and inherent warmth. The book/ website/ blog portugalforbloodyforeigners.net becomes an essential companion for anyone seeking to understand and appreciate the magic of this captivating nation, including its failures and defects.

It is with this in mind that in this website page I share slides with statistics in graphic form, that I have been collecting over the latest few years (or was it decades?) mostly showing Portuguese economic data in relevant international context, either with pertinent other countries, or regional averages, like the European Union.

Besides the slides with statistics in graphical form, I also included one page for photos I deem relevant and pertinent in this context, as well as a page for musics and songs reflecting some historic moments and representative attitudes.

In conclusion, this book serves as a portal to Portugal’s wonders, paradoxes and miseries through history. With each chapter, readers are immersed in the historical and cultural traits that made this country an impressive player in the historic globalization process from the late middle ages. Its meticulous portrayal of the country’s international interactions through time, combined with the allure of “Portugal for Bloody Foreigners” website (thanks to the noteworthy services of Jorge Cartaxo from the website builder Internet4All), ensure that readers embark on a literary historic adventure that we hope will forever ignite a passion for all things Portuguese. 

The readers are encouraged and expected to interact with the author and eventually other contributors through their submitted comments, proposed additions and constructive critics. Proposals of change, when accepted by the author, will always be duly acknowledged and processed, in the hope that they will contribute to an improved result of this work in constant progress.