WeRead Powered by ReaderPub
Portuguese portraits cover

Portuguese portraits

By Aubrey F. G. Bell
Open in WeRead

Explore more books like this:

History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)History - Other

About This Book

A collection of biographical sketches and historical essays that present vivid portraits of Portugal's notable figures across centuries, concentrating on maritime explorers, monarchs, military and naval leaders, and distinguished women. The essays interweave narrative anecdotes, contemporary chroniclers' accounts, and cultural reflection to recount voyages of discovery, sieges and coastal warfare, and the personal qualities ascribed to these actors. The volume also surveys literary and historiographical sources and considers how individual initiative, devotion to king and country, and religious conviction shaped overseas expansion and national character.

About the Author

Bell, Aubrey F. G. portrait

Aubrey F. G. Bell

Aubrey F. G. Bell was a notable scholar and writer, primarily recognized for his contributions to the understanding of Portuguese literature and culture. His works often explore the rich literary heritage of Portugal, as seen in titles such as "Portugal of the Portuguese" and "Portuguese Literature." Bell's expertise also extends to the realm of poetry, exemplified by his compilation in "The Oxford Book of Portuguese Verse." His writings not only reflect his deep appreciation for Portuguese arts but also serve as valuable resources for readers interested in the nuances of Portuguese literary traditions.

More Books by This Author

4 picks
Portugal of the Portuguese cover Portugal of the Portuguese by Aubrey F. G. Bell Portuguese literature cover Portuguese literature by Aubrey F. G. Bell The Magic of Spain cover The Magic of Spain by Aubrey F. G. Bell The Oxford book of Portuguese verse cover The Oxford book of Portuguese verse by Aubrey F. G. Bell

You May Also Like

6 picks
"My country, 'tis of thee!" / Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition. cover "My country, 'tis of thee!" / Or, the United States of America; past, present and future. A philosophic view of American history and of our present status, to be seen in the Columbian exhibition. by Willis Fletcher Johnson "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3) cover "Their Majesties' Servants." Annals of the English Stage (Volume 3 of 3) by Dr. Doran 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue cover 1811 Dictionary of the Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 2: Modern Philosophy cover A Beginner's History of Philosophy, Vol. 2: Modern Philosophy by Herbert Ernest Cushman A boke made by John Fryth, prysoner in the Tower of London / answerynge unto M. Mores letter, which he wrote agaynst the fyrste lytle treatyse that John Fryth made, concernynge the sacramente of the body and bloude of Christ cover A boke made by John Fryth, prysoner in the Tower of London / answerynge unto M. Mores letter, which he wrote agaynst the fyrste lytle treatyse that John Fryth made, concernynge the sacramente of the body and bloude of Christ by John Frith A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies / Or, a faithful NARRATIVE OF THE Horrid and Unexampled Massacres, Butcheries, and all manner of Cruelties, that Hell and Malice could invent, committed by the Popish Spanish Party on the inhabitants of West-India, TOGETHER With the Devastations of several Kingdoms in America by Fire and Sword, for the space of Forty and Two Years, from the time of its first Discovery by them. cover A Brief Account of the Destruction of the Indies / Or, a faithful NARRATIVE OF THE Horrid and Unexampled Massacres, Butcheries, and all manner of Cruelties, that Hell and Malice could invent, committed by the Popish Spanish Party on the inhabitants of West-India, TOGETHER With the Devastations of several Kingdoms in America by Fire and Sword, for the space of Forty and Two Years, from the time of its first Discovery by them. by Bartolomé de las Casas