Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 06 by Alexandre Herculano
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| Author | Herculano, Alexandre, 1810-1877 |
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| Title | Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 06 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 43.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Opúsculos por Alexandre Herculano - Tomo 06" by Alexandre Herculano is a collection of historical essays written in the late 19th century. The text explores various historical theories and events within Portuguese history, reflecting on political, social, and religious themes that shaped the nation. This examination includes a focus on Jewish communities and their historical struggles, particularly in relation to broader societal changes. At the start of this volume, Herculano discusses the term "Villa-nova," representing a variety of historical towns across different provinces of Portugal. He contrasts the concept of a "new town" with the aging remnants of old structures, using this as a metaphor for societal evolution and historical continuity. Specifically, he highlights Villa-nova de Gibraltar, delving into its prominence during the medieval period and the eventual decline influenced by religious persecution. This opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of how historical events, such as the treatment of Jewish communities, illustrate the entwined nature of faith, politics, and identity throughout Portugal's past. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Portuguese literature -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30801 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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