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Book Bras  es Da Sala de Sintra

Download or read book Bras es Da Sala de Sintra written by Anselmo Braamcamp Freire and published by . This book was released on 1927 with total page 574 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Bras  es Da Sala de Sintra

Download or read book Bras es Da Sala de Sintra written by Anselmo Braamcamp Freire and published by . This book was released on 1921 with total page 668 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Brazil

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  • Author : Errol Lincoln Uys
  • Publisher : Brazil
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN : 0916562514
  • Pages : 801 pages

Download or read book Brazil written by Errol Lincoln Uys and published by Brazil. This book was released on 2000 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brazil is the first work of fiction to depict five centuries of a great nation's remarkable history, its evolution from colony to kingdom, from empire to modern republic. With a stunning cast of real and fictional characters, the story unfolds in South America, Africa and Europe.Two families dominate this extraordinary novel. The Cavalcantis are among the original settlers and establish the classic Brazilian plantation -- vast, powerful, built with slave labor. The da Silvas represent the second element in both contemporary and historical Brazil: pathfinders and prospectors. For generations, these adventurers have their eyes set on El Dorado, which they ultimately find -- in a coffee fazenda at Sao Paulo.Brazil is an intensely human story -- brutal and violent, tender and passionate. Perilous explorations through the Brazilian wilderness...the perpetual clash of pioneer and native, visionary and fortune hunter, master and slave, zealot and exploiter...the thunder of war on land and sea as European powers and South American nations pursue their territorial conquests...the triumphs and tragedies of a people who built a nation covering half the South American continent...all are here in one spell-binding saga.

Book Military Orders in the Early Modern Portuguese World

Download or read book Military Orders in the Early Modern Portuguese World written by Francis A. Dutra and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-10-28 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries, the three Portuguese military orders of Christ, Santiago and Avis became that kingdom's most important institutions for rewarding services to the Crown. Membership in these military orders was highly prized as status symbols and because of the orders' "purity of blood" statutes, these knighthoods were more highly esteemed than mere patents of nobility, especially since such knighthoods automatically ennobled. Francis A. Dutra has written widely on the Portuguese military orders of Christ, Santiago and Avis - a topic generally neglected by students of early modern Portugal. This volume brings together a selection of his pioneering essays. Based extensively on archival research, they reflect his special interest in social mobility and use of the knighthoods for patronage, while particular sections focus on the role of the orders in the Portuguese maritime expansion and in India and Brazil, and on the medical profession. The collection includes English translations of four studies that originally appeared in Portuguese, as well as a detailed index, in itself a useful research tool.

Book Renascent Empire

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  • Author : Glenn Joseph Ames
  • Publisher : Amsterdam University Press
  • Release : 2000
  • ISBN : 9789053563823
  • Pages : 272 pages

Download or read book Renascent Empire written by Glenn Joseph Ames and published by Amsterdam University Press. This book was released on 2000 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dit boek is gebaseerd op uitgebreid onderzoek in archieven in Portugal, India, Engeland en Frankrijk en is de eerste monografische studie van een cruciale, maar totnogtoe weinig bestudeerde periode in de geschiedenis van Portugals Aziatische rijk: de jaren 1640-1683. Ames' revisionistische werk laat zien dat in tegenstelling tot het traditionele beeld van onvermijdelijk verval en stagnatie in het Estado da India na 1640, deze jaren een vernieuwende en dynamische hervorming laten zien die de geo-politieke en economische stabilisatie van Portugees Azië rond 1683 tot gevolg hadden. Glenn Ames gaat in op de details van deze fundamentele verandering in het koloniale beleid jegens Azië zoals dat werd geïnitieerd door prins Regent Pedro van Braganza (1668-1702) en later zeer effectief in praktijk werd gebracht door Viceroy Luis de Medonça Furtado e Albuquerque.

Book Studia

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1996
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 308 pages

Download or read book Studia written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Sintra

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  • Author : Malcolm Jack
  • Publisher : Carcanet Press
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 290 pages

Download or read book Sintra written by Malcolm Jack and published by Carcanet Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sintra is a unique and fantastic place. It is a place to be visited and explored, time and time again, both on account of its magnificent, natural scenery - an alpine setting in the south of Portugal - and its rich history entwined with that of the Portuguese Royal family. Sintra: A Glorious Eden evokes the spirit of this magical place, a cool sanctuary for the monarchy from the overwhelming heat of the city of Lisbon. The reader is introduced to the historical and literary background to what has become a symbol of Portuguese romanticism at home and abroad.

Book A Catalogue of the Greenlee Collection  the Newberry Library  Chicago

Download or read book A Catalogue of the Greenlee Collection the Newberry Library Chicago written by Newberry Library and published by Boston : G. K. Hall. This book was released on 1970 with total page 768 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Role of Cape Verde Islanders in Organizing and Operating Maritime Trade Between West Africa and Iberian Territories  1441 1616

Download or read book The Role of Cape Verde Islanders in Organizing and Operating Maritime Trade Between West Africa and Iberian Territories 1441 1616 written by Trevor Paul Hall and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 758 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Matias de Albuquerque

Download or read book Matias de Albuquerque written by Francis A. Dutra and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 846 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Portuguese Tangier  1471 1662

Download or read book Portuguese Tangier 1471 1662 written by Martin Elbl and published by Baywolf Press / Éditions Baywolf. This book was released on 2013-12-27 with total page 1076 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portuguese Tangier (1471-1662) is a fundamental new contribution to the history of Tangier, a dynamically expanding Moroccan port on the south shore of the Strait of Gibraltar. The book offers a “virtual archaeology” of the Portuguese urban fabric heritage--both vanished and preserved--in Tangier's médina, the walled Old Town. Solidly grounded in archival sources and profoundly revisionist, Portuguese Tangier alters our image of the médina to an unexpected extent. Yet it makes no claim to being "definitive" in any sense -- on the contrary, it is no more than a starting point. The volume stands at a critical intersection of well-known documents, recently located sources, and those that have been heavily underused (military engineering plans -- Portuguese as well as English, Portuguese building estimates and construction proposals). It plays a critical searchlight over discrepancies that become evident once spatio-temporal GIS modelling is deployed to re-examine the sources and the existing literature. The book challenges a rainbow of standard interpretations and entrenched Tangerois urban legends. It ranges widely, from recent hypotheses to newly confirmed toponyms, contentious architectural details, and the design and construction of the fortifications. The scope extends to historic environmental factors affecting the Old Port (studied through a new 3D bathymetric model of the historic anchorage -- the only such model available for now). The well-known "Tangier" series of drawings and etchings by the Bohemian artist Wenceslas (Václav) Hollar (1607-1677) comes into its own here, in a fresh, analytical, modelling-oriented context that interlinks Portuguese and English data tightly. The Portuguese period (1471-1662) is set in a frame that encompasses both the pre-1471 Muslim port and various 1662-1684 English components of the urban fabric—genuine as well as spurious. The book targets mainly a specialist audience (historians, conservationists, heritage planners, urban archaeologists, itinerary and exhibit designers dealing with Tangier), but will also reward the patient casual reader genuinely interested in the fortified médina and its history. In stock. Purchase direct from Baywolf Press / Éditions Baywolf & Portuguese Studies Review. Portuguese Tangier (1471-1662) est une nouvelle contribution à l'histoire du port de Tanger, la cheville maritime du nord marocain saisie à présent dans un tourbillon de développement. Le livre offre une "virtual archaeology" du patrimoine portugais dans la vieille médina de Tanger - d'une part un patrimoine disparu (et par conséquent "virtuel") mais aussi, d'autre part, étrangement préservé, bien que souvent inconnu, méconnu, ou ignoré. Solidement ancré dans les fonds d'archives et profondément révisionniste sans aucune prétention d'être "definitif", Portuguese Tangier change notre compréhension de la médina. L'ouvrage se situe au carrefour critique des sources -- documents classiques ainsi que des pièces nouvellement découvertes ou redécouvertes (plans de génie militaire -- portugais aussi bien qu'anglais, des devis estimatifs portugais et des travaux d'étude). L'auteur met en évidence les disjonctions fondamentales qui surgissent du moment que les ouvrages de recherche disponibles à présent s'affrontent aux documents dans un cadre de modélisation SIG spatio-temporel. Le livre met en question une panoplie d'interprétations et de "légendes urbaines" Tangéroises bien établies. Portuguese Tangier fournit une fusion d'hypothèses récentes, de toponymes nouvellement confirmés, de détails architecturaux à débat, et d'une exploration en détail des fortifications. L'enquête s'étend aux facteurs environnementaux dans le Vieux Port (étudiés au moyen d'un nouveau modèle bathymétrique de l'ancrage -- le seul modèle du fond de l'ancrage historique, en trame 3D, disponible pour le moment). La série "Tanger" de Wenceslas (Václav) Hollar (1607-1677) (dessins et gravures) se situe ici dans un contexte d'analyse et de modélisation qui fusionne les sources portugaises et anglaises. La discussion de l'architecture portugaise (1471-1662) s'encadre entre des vignettes du port marocain d'avant-1471 et d'éléments anglais du tissu urbain -- éléments véridiques aussi bien qu'imaginaires. L'ouvrage s'adresse principalement aux spécialistes (historiens, professionnels du patrimoine, archéologues, et concepteurs d'itinéraires et d'expositions) mais offre néanmoins de quoi bien contenter tous les amateurs de la médina et de son histoire.

Book Guia Brasil

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  • Author :
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 2009
  • ISBN :
  • Pages : 934 pages

Download or read book Guia Brasil written by and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 934 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Top 10 Lisbon

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  • Author : DK Travel
  • Publisher : Penguin
  • Release : 2017-01-17
  • ISBN : 1465463526
  • Pages : 313 pages

Download or read book Top 10 Lisbon written by DK Travel and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-01-17 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Newly revised, updated, and redesigned for 2017. True to its name, DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Lisbon covers all the city's major sights and attractions in easy-to-use "top 10" lists that help you plan the vacation that's right for you. This newly updated pocket travel guide for Lisbon will lead you straight to the best attractions the city has to offer, from Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery to Rossio Square and Comercio Square. Get up close and personal with the original artworks of Dalí, Picasso, Andy Warhol, and more. Expert travel writers have fully revised this edition of DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Lisbon. + Brand-new itineraries help you plan your trip to Lisbon. + Maps of walking routes show you the best ways to maximize your time. + New Top 10 lists feature off-the-beaten-track ideas, along with standbys like the top attractions, shopping, dining options, and more. + New typography and fresh layout throughout. You'll still find DK's famous full-color photography and museum floor plans, along with just the right amount of coverage of the city's history and culture. The perfect pocket-size travel companion: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Lisbon. Recommended: For an in-depth guidebook to Lisbon, check out DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Lisbon, which offers a complete overview of this city; thousands of photographs, illustrations, and maps; and more.

Book DK Eyewitness Top 10 European Cities

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 European Cities written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2023-04-25 with total page 659 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Europe's greatest cities – Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague – offer an unparalleled introduction to the continent’s wealth of world-class museums and iconic sights. Make the most of your trip to these cultural powerhouses with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that each city has to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 European Cities you will find: - Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in each city, including the Musée du Louvre, the Tower of London, the Vatican City, Sagrada Família, Tivoli, Charles Bridge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, and much more. - Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - A laminated pull-out transport map of Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague, plus ten full-color city maps. Looking for more on Europe’s culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Europe. About DK Eyewitness: At DK Eyewitness, we believe in the power of discovery. We make it easy for you to explore your dream destinations. DK Eyewitness travel guides have been helping travellers to make the most of their breaks since 1993. Filled with expert advice, striking photography and detailed illustrations, our highly visual DK Eyewitness guides will get you closer to your next adventure. We publish guides to more than 200 destinations, from pocket-sized city guides to comprehensive country guides. Named Top Guidebook Series at the 2020 Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards, we know that wherever you go next, your DK Eyewitness travel guides are the perfect companion.

Book Portuguese Jews  New Christians  and    New Jews

Download or read book Portuguese Jews New Christians and New Jews written by Claude B. Stuczynski and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2018-06-12 with total page 518 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Portuguese Jews, New Christians and ‘New Jews’ provides state-of-the-art and new insights on Portuguese Sephardic History as a tribute to Roberto Bachmann.

Book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Europe

Download or read book DK Eyewitness Top 10 Europe written by DK Eyewitness and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unbeatable, e-guide to Europe, includes insider tips and ideas, color maps and top 10 lists - all designed to help you experience the very best of Europe's greatest cities - Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague. Admire remarkable world treasures at the British Museum, ascend the Eiffel Tower to enjoy spectacular views of Paris, take in the Baroque gardens of the Schloss Charlottenburg in Berlin, explore Venice's Grand Canal by gondola, stroll through lively Las Ramblas in Barcelona or step back in time to Ancient Rome at the Colosseum. From spectacular art galleries to historic palaces - discover Europe's unmissable highlights with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Europe: - Ten easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week - Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in Europe, covering Notre-Dame, the Tower of London, the Vatican City, Sagrada Família, Tivoli, Charles Bridge, Mosteiro dos Jerónimos and much more - Color-coded chapters divided by city make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips include useful ticket and opening information plus gallery guides - Detailed maps of each city help you navigate with ease - Covers Paris, London, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Lisbon, Rome, Venice, Copenhagen, Berlin and Prague Staying for longer and looking for a comprehensive guide to Europe? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Europe.

Book International Who s Who of Authors and Writers 2004

Download or read book International Who s Who of Authors and Writers 2004 written by Europa Publications and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Accurate and reliable biographical information essential to anyone interested in the world of literature TheInternational Who's Who of Authors and Writersoffers invaluable information on the personalities and organizations of the literary world, including many up-and-coming writers as well as established names. With over 8,000 entries, this updated edition features: * Concise biographical information on novelists, authors, playwrights, columnists, journalists, editors, and critics * Biographical details of established writers as well as those who have recently risen to prominence * Entries detailing career, works published, literary awards and prizes, membership, and contact addresses where available * An extensive listing of major international literary awards and prizes, and winners of those prizes * A directory of major literary organizations and literary agents * A listing of members of the American Academy of Arts and Letters