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BOOK REVIEW: ‘Conquerors: How Portugal Forged the First Global Empire’

By Aram Bakshian Jr.

In this May 15, 2014, file photo, Portugal's President Anibal Cavaco Silva, left, and China's President Xi Jinping attend a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. When two Chinese companies appeared among the bidders to buy a troubled Portuguese bank this year, its staff took heart. They believed the potential buyers would do what Chinese investors are increasingly doing in Europe: save badly needed jobs and invest in expanding the business. (Kim Kyung-hoon/Pool Photo via AP)

China sends Europe coveted new exports: Jobs, investment

By Barry Hatton and Joe McDonald - Associated Press

Tourists listen to a guide as they stand in front of the Erechtheion temple during a visit at the Acropolis hill in Athens, on Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Vacations in Europe have a new attraction: the euro's steep drop in value is making the continent cheaper for tourists from across the world, especially the United States and China. For American tourists, the dollar’s strength translates into a discount of around 25 percent compared with this time last year. China’s currency has risen some 20 percent against the euro over the past year. (AP Photo/Yorgos Karahalis)

European vacation as much as 25 percent cheaper due to euro

By Barry Hatton - Associated Press

United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard (1) and his teammates celebrate after qualifying for the next World Cup round following their 1-0 loss to Germany during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Ricardo Mazalan)

U.S. advances in World Cup with loss to Germany

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

United States' Omar Gonzalez beds the ball over Germany's Thomas Mueller during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Germany at the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, Brazil, Thursday, June 26, 2014. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Omar Gonzalez makes most of opportunity in U.S. defense

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

United States' Michael Bradley (4) reacts after his shot on an open goal was blocked by Portugal's Ricardo Costa (13) during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

World Cup: Michael Bradley stays positive after rough start for U.S.

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Portugal's Silvestre Varela heads the ball past United States' goalkeeper Tim Howard to score his side's second goal and tie the game 2-2 during the group G World Cup soccer match between the USA and Portugal at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. (AP Photo/Martin Mejia)

U.S. World Cup hopes on hold after Portugal’s stunning last-second goal

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo works out during a training session at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Saturday, June 21, 2014. Portugal will play against the United States in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup on June 22. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

USA-Portugal lineups: Cristiano Ronaldo, Graham Zusi start

Associated Press

United States' Tim Howard gestures during a training session at the Arena da Amazonia in Manaus, Brazil, Sunday, June 22, 2014. The U.S. will play Portugal in group G of the 2014 soccer World Cup on June 22. (AP Photo/Paulo Duarte)

U.S. can advance in World Cup with win over Portugal on Sunday

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press