**The First 2 Books in the *****Shaland's Portugal Series*****: Sephardic History from Biblical Times to the Edict of Expulsion and to modern times**"This captivating narrative and full-color photographs will keep you turning pages." – Amazon reader.Drawing on extensive academic research and personal experiences during an extended stay in Portugal, Shaland paints a vivid picture of the Sephardic Jewish experience in Iberia from Antiquity through modern times. In ***[Shaland's Lisbon](https://amzn.to/4awMblb)*** you will learn about:• Sephardic History from Biblical Times to the Edict of Expulsion and to modern times• How to plan your exploration of Lisbon• Lisbon's long-gone Jewish quarters• Importance of Jewish scientists for world exploration during the Age of Discovery• Forced conversions of Portuguese Jews and the emergence of New Christians• Sinister role of the Inquisition• Rebirth of the Jewish community of Lisbon in the 19th and 20th centuries• Lisbon during WWII • Portugal as a safe haven during the HolocaustLink to ***[Shaland's Lisbon: An Illustrated Guide to Jewish History and Sites in and around Lisbon](https://amzn.to/4awMblb)***[https://amzn.to/4awMblb](https://amzn.to/4awMblb)————In ***[Shaland's Évora & Alentejo](https://amzn.to/3VqmFs6)***, the second book of the ***Shaland's Portugal*** series, you will:* Find an overview of the **Sephardic History** from Biblical Times to the Edicts of Expulsion from Spain and Portugal* Fall in love with one of the oldest cities in Europe,** Évora**, and walk the narrow streets of the former Évora Jewish Quarter* Discover the astonishing revival of Jewish history in the unique town/museum **Castelo de Vide*** Explore the World Heritage town of **Elvas** and its Jewish quarters where for centuries, forcefully converted Jews lived in constant fear of the ruthless Inquisition* "Meet" thousands of Jews fleeing Spain after the 1492 Edict of Expulsion in the fortress-village of **Marvão*** Find yourself in a place where time stands still – the magical medieval village of **Monsaraz** – and discover its Jewish narrative* "Visit" **Portalegre**, a historical town that in the Middle Ages rivaled Flanders and France as one of Europe's major textile centers* Learn about the Jewish past of **Setúbal**, the third-largest city in Portugal* Receive a bonus: "Attend" an internationally renowned **Portuguese Cooking School** and learn how the New Christians of Portugal used their cuisine in their struggle for survivalLink to ***Shaland's Évora & Alentejo: An Illustrated Guide to Jewish History and Sites in the Portuguese Region of Alentejo and Its Capital Évora***[https://amzn.to/3VqmFs6](https://amzn.to/3VqmFs6)