ISBN: 9781330860021 - the commentaries of the great afonso dalboquerque, vol. 4 (classic reprint): second viceroy of india (3 résultats)

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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.…