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100 1 _aVertot, abbé de,
_d1655-1735
245 1 4 _aThe Revolutions of Portugal
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2013-09-30
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPortugal -- History -- Modern, 1580-
653 _aPortugal -- History -- Revolution, 1640
700 1 _aRoussillon, Gabriel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43852
999 _c84691
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