Commentarios Do Grande Afonso Dalboquerque: Capitão Geral Que Foi Das Indias Orientaes Em Tempo Do Muito Poderoso Rey D. Manuel, O Primeiro Deste Nome [Portuguese]

By Afonso de Albuquerque

Commentarios Do Grande Afonso Dalboquerque, Volume 4, recounts the life and deeds of Afonso de Albuquerque, a significant figure in the history of Portuguese expansion in the East. Serving as Capit o Geral das Indias Orientais during the reign of King Manuel I, Albuquerque played a crucial role in establishing Portuguese dominance in the Indian Ocean. This volume provides insights into his military campaigns, strategic decisions, and interactions with local rulers, offering a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs of the Portuguese presence in India. The text illuminates the complexities of colonial encounters and the ambitions that drove European exploration and conquest in the 16th century.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: Portuguese
• ISBN: 1147467668
• ISBN13: 9781147467666
• Release Date: March 2010
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"