Cartas De Affonso De Albuquerque, Seguidas De Documentos Que As Elucidam, Publ. Sob a Direcção De R.a. De Bulhão Pato [Portuguese]

By Affonso De Albuquerque and Afonso de Albuquerque

This collection, entitled "Cartas De Affonso De Albuquerque, Seguidas De Documentos Que As Elucidam, Publ. Sob a Direc o De R.a. De Bulh o Pato," presents the letters of Affonso de Albuquerque, a significant figure in Portuguese history. The letters are accompanied by elucidating documents, offering invaluable insights into his life, strategies, and the historical context in which he operated. Albuquerque was a Portuguese general, a naval officer, and an important statesman. These primary source materials offer a detailed look at the establishment of the Portuguese colonial empire in the Indian Ocean during the 16th century. Historians and scholars of Portuguese history, colonial studies, and maritime history will find this volume an indispensable resource for understanding the complexities of early European expansion and its impact on global trade and geopolitics. The collection provides a firsthand perspective on the challenges and triumphs of building a vast overseas empire.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Portuguese
• ISBN: 1287760015
• ISBN13: 9781287760016
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 484 Pages
• Weight: 1.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"