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The Last Outpost.
- Source :
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History Today . Dec99, Vol. 49 Issue 12, p38. 2p. 1 Color Photograph. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Deals with the return of Macao, the Portuguese-administered enclave on the coast of China to Beijing, China's rule at midnight on December 19, 1999. Population and area of Macao; Year the Portuguese achieved control of Macao with the Chinese approval; List of the Portuguese trading routes in the east from 1560 to 1640; Role of silk and silver trade in the wealth and fame of Macao; Status of Macao's gambling-related tourism.
- Subjects :
- *SILK industry
*HISTORY
PORTUGUESE colonies
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00182753
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- History Today
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 2554720