Portugal and Slovakia in Comparative Perspective

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This work contributes to European comparative history, focusing on Portugal and Slovakia while also addressing broader regions like Iberia and Slavic Central Europe. It explores the roles of women and messianic thinkers in the seventeenth century, alongside semi-fascist Catholic political movements in the twentieth century. The authors examine these topics through the lenses of politics, social phenomena, and culture, emphasizing the significance of religion and ideology in Portuguese and Slovak history. The book also tackles issues of ethno-linguistic and national identity and the contentious nature of contemporary multiculturalism. Reviewers highlight its value for students of European authoritarian and totalitarian regimes and those interested in European history. One professor notes that it illustrates Cicero’s idea that history is the teacher of life, asserting that understanding the past is essential for a sustainable future. Another praises the collection for offering insights into the political dynamics of these small states within a larger Iberian and Slavic context. Overall, this collection is recognized as a vital contribution to the comparative study of European history and is highly recommended for publication.