Chronica Do Serenissimo Senhor Rei D. Emanuel: Part 1 And 2 (1790)

By Damiao De Goes

Book Overview

Chronica Do Serenissimo Senhor Rei D. Emanuel: Part 1 And 2 is a historical book written by Damiao De Goes and published in 1790. The book is a detailed account of the reign of King D. Emanuel I of Portugal, who ruled from 1495 to 1521. The first part of the book covers the early years of D. Emanuel's reign, including his accession to the throne, his marriage to Isabella of Aragon, and his efforts to expand Portugal's overseas empire. The second part of the book focuses on the latter part of D. Emanuel's reign, including his attempts to establish a Portuguese presence in India, his conflict with the Ottoman Empire, and his efforts to spread Christianity in Africa. The book is written in a formal and scholarly style, and includes numerous footnotes and references to primary sources. It is an important resource for historians and scholars interested in the history of Portugal and the Age of Exploration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436806534
• ISBN13: 9781436806534
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"