Project Gutenberg 2010-02-03 Public domain in the USA. 113 Brion, Hypacio de 1858 1926 De Brion, Hypacio Brion, Hipácio de Brion, Hipacio de 08031279 A India Portugueza Conferencia feita em 16 de março de 1908 Produced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images of public domain material from Google Book Search) "A India Portugueza" by Hypacio de Brion is a historical account presented as a conference delivered in the early 20th century. Written in the early 1900s, the book focuses on the Portuguese presence in India, exploring its history, culture, and socio-political dynamics from the time of early exploration until the decline of Portuguese influence in the region. The speaker reflects on the impact of Portuguese colonization and its legacy, providing insights into both the achievements and challenges faced during this period. In the book, Brion recounts his observations while serving as a naval commander in India, discussing various aspects of Indian society, including its diverse castes, customs, and religions. He shares vivid descriptions of significant locations, memorable experiences, and the rich cultural tapestry of the land. The narrative delves into historical events, such as major battles and the socio-economic conditions that emerged from the Portuguese colonization efforts. While praising the achievements of figures like Afonso de Albuquerque, Brion also critiques the missteps of the colonial administration, highlighting the eventual decline of Portuguese power in contrast to the rising influence of the British Empire in India. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and historical analysis, the book invites readers to understand the complexities of India's past and the Portuguese role within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 34.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. pt Portuguese -- India DS Text Category: History - Other 94432 2025-07-12T15:12:53.462984 text/html 88856 2021-01-06T02:44:48 text/html 2418389 2025-07-12T15:13:00.007943 application/epub+zip 2417176 2025-07-12T15:12:56.776954 application/epub+zip 93415 2025-07-12T15:12:54.987977 application/epub+zip 1364430 2025-07-12T15:13:01.872939 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1357330 2025-07-12T15:12:58.649972 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 198890 2022-09-14T10:34:12.639296 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 85237 2025-07-12T15:12:53.038968 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 84063 2021-01-06T02:44:48 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18762 2025-07-12T15:13:01.991919 application/rdf+xml 13860 2025-07-12T15:12:55.477997 image/jpeg 3560 2025-07-12T15:12:55.229944 image/jpeg 34110 2021-01-06T02:44:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 2938790 2021-01-06T02:44:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 3010661 2025-07-12T15:12:53.516009 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog