Four Centuries of Portuguese Expansion, 1415-1825: A Succinct Survey
by Boxer, C.R
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- good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good/Good
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Sturminster Newton, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Johannesburg: Witwatersrand University Press, 1961. Book. Good. Hardcover. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Green hardcover with title in black on front cover. Condition: Very good, binding sound, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Good, with general light shelfwear and some sunning to spine. 102pp. 6 b/w illustrations and one folding map to rear showing the places mentioned in the text. Portugal became a colonial power in 1415. This book gives a succinct survey of the various forms of conquest, commercial penetration and settlement which the Portuguese adopted in three continents from the time of their capture of Ceuta to their recognition of Brazilian independence. The emphasis is placed rather on social and economic factors than on military and political..
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- Bookseller
- Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 006952
- Title
- Four Centuries of Portuguese Expansion, 1415-1825: A Succinct Survey
- Author
- Boxer, C.R
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Jacket Condition
- Good
- Publisher
- Witwatersrand University Press
- Place of Publication
- Johannesburg
- Date Published
- 1961
- Size
- 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- portuguese colonies
- Bookseller catalogs
- Travel and Exploration;
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Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books specialises in Modern British Art and 20th century design books, and is based in Dorset. We are always interested in buying books, particularly those related to art, design, photography and architecture. Please contact us on 01258 471 249 or info@karenjakobsen.co.ukKaren Jakobsen is a Member of the PBFA
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- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...
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- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....