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100 1 _aSoveral, Luiz Augusto Pinto Soveral, visconde de,
_d1812-1905
245 1 0 _aMemoria ácerca dos Portuguezes na Abyssinia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-01-12
508 _aProduced by Pedro Saborano (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Memoria ácerca dos Portuguezes na Abyssinia" by Visconde de Soveral is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the initial Portuguese explorations and interactions in Abyssinia (modern-day Ethiopia), highlighting significant figures and events that marked Portugal's presence in the region. It serves as a record of the early encounters between Portuguese explorers, missionaries, and the local populace, reflecting on both the missionary zeal and the geopolitical ambitions of Portugal during this period. The narrative discusses pivotal moments in Portuguese history related to Abyssinia, such as Pero da Covilhã's journey in 1480 and the activities of various Portuguese missionaries and diplomats. Soveral recounts the experiences of notable individuals like Dom Francisco Alvares and the challenges faced by the missionaries in their efforts to spread Christianity. The text also examines the evolving dynamics between the Portuguese and the Abyssinians, including the latter's initial hospitality contrasted with later hostilities. Overall, the book serves to document and analyze the Portuguese exploration and influence in Abyssinia, weaving together historical facts with the broader context of Portuguese colonial ambitions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPortuguese -- Ethiopia -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30945
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