02451cam a22003373u 4500 70672 UtSlPG 20260610134632.0 m cr n 260607r20231920utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 29002863 UtSlPG pt iso639-1 PQ Carvalho, Maria Amalia Vaz de, 1847-1921 Scenas do século XVIII em Portugal Scenas do século 18 em Portugal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-04-29 The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Scenas do século XVIII em Portugal" by Maria Amalia Vaz de Carvalho is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book focuses on the life of Leonor de Almeida, known as the Marquesa de Alorna, tracing her noble ancestry and upbringing in a tumultuous socio-political environment marked by the intrigues of the Portuguese court. It delves into her family's connections and the dramatic events surrounding her life and the historical context of 18th-century Portugal. The opening of this work introduces the reader to the illustrious ancestry of Leonor de Almeida, highlighting her grandfather's military accomplishments and her family's noble standing during a time of political upheaval. It paints a vivid picture of the historical backdrop, including the tragic fate that befell many of her relatives due to the brutal political machinations led by the Marquês de Pombal. Leonor's life and her experiences in the convent of Chelas, where she grapples with her family's misfortunes, set the stage for a rich narrative of resilience, intellect, and the struggles of a woman navigating the complexities of her lineage within an oppressive society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Portugal: Sociedade Editora, 1920 Alorna, Leonor de Almeida Portugal Lorena e Lencastre, Marquesa de, 1750-1839 https://archive.org/details/scenasdosculo100vazd/page/2/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70672 111398 111398