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227. Portugal: On the Edge of the World (Part 1)

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The History of the Siege of Lisbon
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It's very good. And it all depends on, so it's a typical, subtle, clever novel working on multiple levels.

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Welcome to The Rest Is History's Portugal mini-series! In the first of four episodes on Portugal, Tom and Dominic chart the nation's early history: Romans, Visigoths, the Reconquista, alliances with England, and much, much more... This episode is kindly sponsored by Wine52 - to claim your free case of Portuguese wine, follow this link: wine52.com/history Join The Rest Is History Club for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook
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  • Welcome to The Rest Is History's Portugal mini-series! In the first of four episodes on Portugal, Tom and Dominic chart the nation's early history: Romans, Visigoths, th…
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The History of the Siege of Lisbon
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Best for Readers interested in historical fiction and narrative techniquesOften cited around historical behavior during siege

“It's a typical, subtle, clever novel working on multiple levels. And it's about an editor who is assigned a book on the siege of Lisbon.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Readers interested in historical fiction and narrative techniques
Key quote: “It's very good. And it all depends on, so it's a typical, subtle, clever novel working on multiple levels.”
The host mentions 'The History of the Siege of Lisbon' to highlight the clever narrative technique used by José Saramago, where a single word change alters the meaning of a crucial sentence. This discussion serves to illustrate the complexities of historical interpretation and the significance of perspective in storytelling.
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