Chronica de el-rei D. Affonso V (Vol. III) by Rui de Pina
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| Author | Pina, Rui de, 1440-1521 |
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| Title | Chronica de el-rei D. Affonso V (Vol. III) |
| Alternate Title | Crónica de el-rei D. Afonso V (Vol. III) |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: 147--Rua dos Retrozeiros--147 1902 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 45.8 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
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Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).) |
| Summary | "Chronica de el-rei D. Affonso V (Vol. III)" by Rui de Pina is a historical account written in the late 15th century. This work focuses on the reign of King Afonso V of Portugal, delving into military campaigns, political maneuvers, and significant events of his time. It highlights the struggles against Moorish forces and various internal and external challenges faced by the Portuguese monarchy. The opening portion introduces several episodes involving the military efforts to defend and attack territory during Afonso V's reign. It describes the construction of defenses in Alcácer, the preparations for military engagements, and the involvement of key figures like D. Duarte, who exemplifies leadership and valor. As the narrative evolves, it details how D. Duarte receives news about threats from the Moors, setting the stage for a broader conflict that reflects the era's tumultuous relations between Christians and Muslims in the Iberian Peninsula. The section emphasizes themes of duty, bravery, and the high stakes of warfare during this pivotal period in Portuguese history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language Note | This ebook uses a beginning of the 20th century spelling |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | DP: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal |
| Subject | Biography |
| Subject | Afonso V, King of Portugal, 1432-1481 |
| Subject | Portugal -- History -- Alfonso V, 1438-1481 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24508 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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