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Vasconcelos, Agostinho Manuel de
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De Vasconcelos, Agostinho Manuel
Vasconcellos, Agostinho Manuel de
Vida de Don Duarte de Meneses, tercero Conde de Viana, y sucessos notables de Portugal en su tiempo
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"Vida de Don Duarte de Menezes, tercero Conde de Viana, y sucesos notables de Portugal en su tiempo" by Don Augustin Manuel, i Vasconcelos is a historical account written in the early 17th century. This work focuses on the life of Don Duarte de Menezes, highlighting his notable acts of valor and virtue while also providing context about the significant events in Portugal during his lifetime. The narrative likely explores themes of nobility, military exploits, and the moral lessons inherent in the virtuous life of its main character. The opening of the text introduces the author’s intent to document the virtuous life of Don Duarte, emphasizing the importance of glorifying exemplary figures in Portuguese history. It mentions the hero’s lineage, the challenges he faced growing up, and the early demonstration of his valor in skirmishes. As the narrative unfolds, it reflects on the turbulent political landscape of the time, the valor of Don Duarte, and the historical events that shaped Portugal, setting the stage for a detailed exploration of his military exploits and contributions to the nation. This context enriches the understanding of the conde's life and highlights the author’s aim for a tribute that resonates with contemporary values of honor and bravery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 42.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Meneses, Duarte de, conde de Viana, 1414-1464
Portuguese -- Africa, North
Africa, North -- History -- 647-1517 -- Early works to 1800
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - European
Category: History - Warfare
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