Foreword

Introduction

Institutions and institutional politics. [Municipalities, Royal Treasure from Funchal (1508-1834), Customs ( 1477-\976), General Board (1832/1892-1901-1976), Agriculture Board (1911-19), Autonomous Board for the Harbour of Funchal (1913-1979), Water Supply Committee (1943-1974) ]

Credit and debit. Finance and Financial policies. [ Documentation, Finance and Accounting, the illusion of figures, Colonial Statute and Taxing, Weak coin versus strong coin, Paradise Island, Finance policies in Madeira and Azores, Autonomy]

Perspectives [Literary Landscapes - Sketches of Madeira Island – 15th – 20th centuries, Parliament Speeches from Constitutional

monarchy to the New Republic, Words and concepts in debates,speeches and texts with history.]

Conclusion

Archives and documents/ General Bibliography