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The Cinema of Spain and Portugal (24 Frames) by Alberto Mira $29.50	The Rough Guide to The Music of Portugal: T... by Rough Guides $14.95	Portugal - Culture Smart!: a quick guide to... by Sandy Guedes De Queiroz $9.95

Portuguese culture, like most countries I suppose, is unique. But it is grander than many, financed by the wealth of a global empire and imperial and aristocratic benefactors. It's linguistic and cultural isolation, in part because of its antagonistic relationship with its larger eastern neighbor, means that Portuguese art, music, poetry and folkways have developed a flavor all of their own.