First published in 1828, this fascinating book offers a firsthand account of Portugal during a period of significant political upheaval. William Young was an officer in the British army, and his observations are both astute and sympathetic. He offers detailed descriptions of Portuguese culture, religion, and society, as well as his observations on the impact of the constitutional crisis that convulsed the country. This edition includes an introduction that provides historical context and situates Young's observations within the broader context of European politics in the early nineteenth century.

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