02258cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000120011324500660012526400510019130000470024233600260028933700260031533800360034150000310037750801120040852012220052053400450174265300480178765300490183585600430188499900170192729898UtSlPG20260610133700.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7apt2iso639-1 4aDP1 aUnknown12aO Máo Rei e o Bom Subdito: Um Trecho da Historia Portugueza 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-09-03  aProduced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)  a"O Máo Rei e o Bom Subdito: Um Trecho da Historia Portugueza" by Unknown is a historical account written in the mid-19th century, specifically in 1851. The book delves into a tumultuous period in Portuguese history, focusing on the reign of King D. Sancho II, his unfit leadership, and the consequences of his actions on the kingdom. It examines themes of loyalty, virtue, and the complexities of power dynamics among nobility during this era.  The narrative centers on King D. Sancho II, who, due to his indecisive and weak character, allows corrupt advisors and a beautiful woman named D. Mecia to manipulate him, leading to significant turmoil in the kingdom. As D. Mecia exerts her influence, nobles rise against D. Sancho, eventually resulting in his loss of power and a shift to the regency of his brother, Infante D. Affonso. The backbone of the story is the steadfast loyalty of D. Martim de Freitas, the Alcaide of Coimbra, who refuses to betray his king despite overwhelming pressure and dire circumstances. His loyalty shines through as he ultimately retains the castle for the rightful king, showcasing the virtues of honor and integrity in a time of chaos. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPortugal -- History -- Sancho II, 1223-1248  aPortugal -- History -- Afonso III, 1248-127940uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29898  c70746d70746