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History of Portugal from prehistoric times to the foundation of the monarchy and from this period to the present day Francisco Duarte de Almeida e Araújo 1852 1256 Pages This is a monumental work and provides a comprehensive narrative of the History of Portugal. It covers everything from mythical origins to the independence of Portugal. It includes geographical context, Roman, Germanic, Islamic domains, and the County of Portugal up to the hereditary monarchy. It is illustrated with engravings and graphic decorations typical of 19th-century works. This work is essentially about the history of Portugal but includes numismatic references, especially in the chapters that speak of the Roman, Visigothic, Islamic period, and the foundation of the Kingdom of Portugal. The author uses coins to identify rulers and dates; and to demonstrate the presence and influence of these peoples in Portuguese territory. It does not present a technical study on coins.