D. Sebastião Em Africa

D. Sebastião Em Africa

Manuel Caetano Pimenta De Aguiar

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Nabu Press
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Historia de África
ISBN:
9781146296328
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D. Sebastião Em Africa by Manuel Caetano Pimenta De Aguiar explores the historical accounts surrounding King Sebastian of Portugal and his ill-fated expedition to Africa. This work delves into the events and circumstances of King Sebastian’s campaign and disappearance in the Battle of Alcácer Quibir in 1578. The book offers insights into the political and social context of the era, examining Portugal’s imperial ambitions and the consequences of the disastrous military venture. With meticulous attention to historical detail, the author reconstructs the events surrounding the king’s disappearance and the legends that grew in its wake. This historical account sheds light on a pivotal moment in Portuguese history and its impact on the nation’s identity.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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