02221cam a22003253u 4500 43852 UtSlPG 20260610134015.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 DP Vertot, abbé de, 1655-1735 The Revolutions of Portugal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-30 Produced by Chris Curnow, Matthias Grammel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Revolutions of Portugal" by abbé de Vertot is a historical account written in the early 18th century. The book chronicles the significant tumult and transformations in Portuguese history, particularly focusing on the uprising against Spanish rule and the subsequent quest for independence. The opening of the work sets the stage for a dramatic retelling of societal unrest in Portugal, highlighting the tensions under Spanish governance. De Vertot introduces the narrative by examining the historical context of the nation as a distinct entity on the Iberian Peninsula, touching upon its geography and demographics. Key figures emerge, including Don Sebastian, whose rashness and zeal for conquest lead to disastrous outcomes, and the Duke of Braganza, who becomes a pivotal character in the struggle for liberation. The narrative promises tales of conspiracy, civil strife, and the interplay between tyranny and the quest for sovereignty, immersing readers in the complexities of Portugal's political and cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Portugal -- History -- Modern, 1580- Portugal -- History -- Revolution, 1640 Roussillon, Gabriel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43852 84691 84691