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The Alto Douro and emigration, 1855-1914
Joaquim da Costa Leite (University of Aveiro)
PAPER (pdf)
Abstract:
From the middle of the nineteenth century until the outbreak of World War I Portugal felt the impact of globalizing forces, and emigration was simultaneously a reaction to and a driver of internationalization.
Portuguese emigration was characterized by a rising trend throughout the period, while the geographical spread of the migratory movement revealed a considerable regional variation, from regions of early, continuing and relatively intense migratory flows to regions where emigration was practically unknown.
The presentation will focus on the Alto Douro, trying to characterize its migratory flow — chronology, sex and age composition — in comparative perspective, discussing its characteristics in relation with the region’s demographic and agrarian system.
University of Aveiro, Portugal
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