Os descobrimentos portuguezes e os de Colombo: Tentativa de coordenação…
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"Os descobrimentos portuguezes e os de Colombo: Tentativa de coordenação histórica" by Manuel Pinheiro Chagas is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work examines the significance of the Portuguese discoveries and Christopher Columbus's voyages, highlighting their impact on human progress and the transition in geographical understanding during the 15th century. The author argues against the notion that other nations preceded Portugal in these discoveries and emphasizes the necessity
of recognizing the contributions of figures such as Infante D. Henrique and Columbus to the advancement of exploration. The opening of the text sets the stage for a reflection on the achievements of Columbus and the Portuguese navigators, presenting the idea that their efforts were instrumental in shaping modern geographical and scientific thought. It opens with the assertion that commemorating Columbus's centenary should be a celebration of justice, challenging prevailing narratives that diminish the role of Portuguese explorers. The author discusses the misconceptions surrounding the habitable zones of the globe, particularly the erroneous belief that the torrid zone was uninhabitable, and presents an argument that the audacity of Portuguese navigators shattered long-held myths, paving the way for a new era of exploration and understanding of the world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Chagas, Manuel Pinheiro, 1842-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | Os descobrimentos portuguezes e os de Colombo: Tentativa de coordenação historica |
| Credits |
Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Books project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 41.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | E011: History: America: America |
| Subject | Columbus, Christopher, 1451-1506 |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration -- Portuguese |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 63534 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-63534-7 |
| Release Date | Oct 23, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 164 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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