Travel Book review: Conquerors: How Portugal seized the Indian Ocean and forged the … – The National By mylusoJanuary 22, 2025Less 1 min read This action-packed book traces the unlikely rise of the Portuguese empire – propelled by religious zeal and a brand of naked aggression that would form the prototype for European expansion. ShareTweetPinShare Previous PostBrazilian farmers wake up to their own specialist coffee – BBC News Next PostFado, music of the world and world heritage You May Also Like January 21, 2025 Pedro Caixinha convinced he’s still up to the Rangers job January 20, 2025 Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss escapes punishment for fracas after Chelsea match January 22, 2025 Absorbing history in Portugal’s ‘City of Bones’ – Boston Globe January 23, 2025 SL Benfica replaces Porto in 2015 International Champions Cup – World Soccer Talk