02301cam a22003133u 4500 18167 UtSlPG 20260610133425.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 DP Pina, Rui de, 1440-1521 Chronica d'el rei D. Diniz (Vol. II) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-04-14 Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) "Chronica d'el rei D. Diniz (Vol. II)" by Rui de Pina is a historical account written in the early 16th century. The chronicle focuses on the reign of King D. Diniz of Portugal, detailing his contributions to the kingdom, including the establishment of educational institutions and the promotion of the arts and culture. The text serves as a testament to the king's virtuous character, governance, and the challenges he faced during his rule. At the start of the narrative, the text introduces King D. Diniz, highlighting his natural virtues and commitment to justice and societal improvements. He convenes with nobles and clergy to discuss the urgent need for education in his realm, advocating for the establishment of a well-supported university in Coimbra. The king passionately argues for the benefits of learning and moral virtue, seeking advice from his council to ensure this noble endeavor is realized. Thus, the opening sets the tone for a detailed examination of D. Diniz's reign, illustrating his efforts to elevate the standards of his kingdom through the foundation of education and the pursuit of justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Dinis, King of Portugal, 1261-1325 Portugal -- History -- Dinis, 1279-1325 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18167 59553 59553