The First Global Village
Martin Page
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The First Global Village
by Martin Page
Published
2006
Publisher
Casa das Letras
Pages
277
ISBN-10
9724613135
Description
When Jonah was swallowed by the big fish, he was trying to escape to what is now Portugal. Here, Hannibal discovered the warriors, weapons and gold, to march on Rome; and Julius Caesar found the fortune that paid the way to his conquests of Gaul and England. During the Dark Ages further north, Portugal's Arab rulers made it part of the world's most advanced civilization. After the Norman conquest of Lisbon, the new Portugal bankrupted Venice and became the wealthiest nation in Europe. Before he became Pope John XXI, Joao Hispano of Lisbon wrote one of the first modern medical textbooks, consulted through much of Europe more than a century later. Portuguese Jews introduced tulips, chocolate and diamonds to Holland. The Portuguese gave the English afternoon tea, and Bombay, the key to empire. They brought to Africa protection from malaria, and slave-shipments to America; to India, higher education, curry and samosas; to Japan, tempura and firearms. Portugal entered the 21st century as the first European nation to have freed itself from communism, returned to democracy and set about rebuilding itself as a vital part of the new Europe. - Cover flap.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in The First Global Village?
This edition of The First Global Village has approximately 277 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read The First Global Village?
For most readers, The First Global Village typically takes between 5h 46m and 3h 51m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 69,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 37m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 69,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of The First Global Village?
The estimated word count for The First Global Village is approximately 69,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of The First Global Village?
The First Global Village was written by Martin Page.
When was The First Global Village published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2006. The original work may have been published on a different date.