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The Commentaries of the Great Afonso Dalboquerque, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint): Second Viceroy of India - Couverture souple
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Discover the final volume of a famed fortress of maritime history. This edition presents the fourth and last part of the Commentaries of the Great Afonso Dalboquerque, as written by his son, offering a vivid account of conquest, diplomacy, and the shaping of Indian Ocean power.
From Goa to Ormuz and beyond, the narrative follows Afonso Dalboquerque’s campaigns and governance, highlighting strategic moves, naval battles, and political negotiations that helped define Portuguese presence in the region. The introduction frames the volume, its portraits, and the historical context that informed these decisive events, while the translations bring together a wealth of detail about places, people, and maritime policy in the early 16th century.
- Grounded, narrative history of exploration, conflict, and statecraft in the Indian Ocean.
- Detailed chapters on sieges, fortifications, and the roles of key figures and ports.
- Insights into logistics, navigation, and the governance of newly acquired territories.
- Context for the rise of Portuguese influence in Asia during a pivotal era.
Ideal for readers of nautical history and early modern empire, and for those seeking a window into a formative chapter of Indian Ocean diplomacy and warfare.
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The Commentaries of the Great Afonso Dalboquerque, Vol. 4 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book brings to light the remarkable life and times of Afonso Dalboquerque, a Portuguese military and naval leader, and the second governor of Portuguese India. Dalboquerque's military prowess and strategic vision during the early 16th century are skillfully brought to life, shedding light on his conquest of Goa, his remarkable voyage to the Red Sea, and his daring attack on the city of Adem. As a historical biography, this book not only chronicles Dalboquerque's life but also explores the broader context of Portuguese exploration and conquest in the early modern world. The author provides insights into the geopolitical forces shaping Dalboquerque's actions, the cultural encounters between East and West, and the complexities of establishing a maritime empire in the face of local resistance and rival European powers. Through its detailed narrative and analysis, this book offers a vivid portrait of a pivotal figure in the age of exploration and empire-building. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330860021_0
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The Commentaries of the Great Afonso Dalboquerque, Vol 4 Second Viceroy of India Classic Reprint
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