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Title: Galleria dos Vice-reis e Governadores da India Portugueza
Credits:
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
Summary: "Galleria dos Vice-reis e Governadores da India Portugueza" by José Maria Delorme Colaço is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book focuses on the prominent figures who served as Viceroys and Governors of Portuguese India, detailing their contributions and historical significance during a pivotal time in colonial history. It features a meticulous compilation of portraits alongside summaries of notable actions taken by each leader. The content of the book is structured around a series of portraits, each accompanied by a brief historical overview of the corresponding Viceroy or Governor. Colaço highlights key military campaigns, territorial conquests, and infrastructural developments initiated by these officials, such as D. Francisco d'Almeida's fortifications and Affonso de Albuquerque's notable victories. The narratives encompass both the achievements and challenges faced by these leaders, also touching on their legacies as illustrated through their final resting places and the respect bestowed upon them by their contemporaries. The exploration of these historical personas offers insight into the broader context of Portuguese imperial aspirations in Asia, their encounters with local powers, and the complexities of colonial governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Delorme Colaço, José Maria, 1815-1863
EBook No.: 29995
Published: Sep 15, 2009
Downloads: 222
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Governors -- India -- Goa, Daman and Diu -- Portraits
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Galleria dos Vice-reis e Governadores da India Portugueza
Credits:
Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)
Summary: "Galleria dos Vice-reis e Governadores da India Portugueza" by José Maria Delorme Colaço is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book focuses on the prominent figures who served as Viceroys and Governors of Portuguese India, detailing their contributions and historical significance during a pivotal time in colonial history. It features a meticulous compilation of portraits alongside summaries of notable actions taken by each leader. The content of the book is structured around a series of portraits, each accompanied by a brief historical overview of the corresponding Viceroy or Governor. Colaço highlights key military campaigns, territorial conquests, and infrastructural developments initiated by these officials, such as D. Francisco d'Almeida's fortifications and Affonso de Albuquerque's notable victories. The narratives encompass both the achievements and challenges faced by these leaders, also touching on their legacies as illustrated through their final resting places and the respect bestowed upon them by their contemporaries. The exploration of these historical personas offers insight into the broader context of Portuguese imperial aspirations in Asia, their encounters with local powers, and the complexities of colonial governance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 56.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Delorme Colaço, José Maria, 1815-1863
EBook No.: 29995
Published: Sep 15, 2009
Downloads: 222
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Governors -- India -- Goa, Daman and Diu -- Portraits
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.