02477cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000340012624500690016026400510022930000470028033600260032733700260035333800360037950000310041550801120044652014760055853400450203465300240207985600430210399900170214631166UtSlPG20260610133718.0mcr n260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a08031279  aUtSlPG 7apt2iso639-1 4aDS1 aBrion, Hypacio de,d1858-192612aA India Portugueza :bConferencia feita em 16 de março de 1908 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2010  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2010-02-03  aProduced by Pedro Saborano (produced from scanned images
of public domain material from Google Book Search)  a"A India Portugueza" by Hypacio de Brion is a historical account presented as a conference delivered in the early 20th century. Written in the early 1900s, the book focuses on the Portuguese presence in India, exploring its history, culture, and socio-political dynamics from the time of early exploration until the decline of Portuguese influence in the region. The speaker reflects on the impact of Portuguese colonization and its legacy, providing insights into both the achievements and challenges faced during this period.  In the book, Brion recounts his observations while serving as a naval commander in India, discussing various aspects of Indian society, including its diverse castes, customs, and religions. He shares vivid descriptions of significant locations, memorable experiences, and the rich cultural tapestry of the land. The narrative delves into historical events, such as major battles and the socio-economic conditions that emerged from the Portuguese colonization efforts. While praising the achievements of figures like Afonso de Albuquerque, Brion also critiques the missteps of the colonial administration, highlighting the eventual decline of Portuguese power in contrast to the rising influence of the British Empire in India. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and historical analysis, the book invites readers to understand the complexities of India's past and the Portuguese role within it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aPortuguese -- India40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31166  c72012d72012