The Braganzas: Rise And Fall Of Ruling Dynasties Portugal Brazil 1640–1910 Malyn Newitt Reaktion Books Αγγλικά Βιβλία History World

For 270 Years The House Of Braganza Provided Kings And Queens Portugal During A Period Momentous Change From 1640 To 1910 This Influential Family Helped Establish Portugal’s Independence Spain Saved Country Its Monarchy Total Destruction By Marauding Armies Napoleon Braganzas Also Ruled Vast Empire Brazil 1822 1889 Successfully Creating Unified Nation Preventing Splitting Into Small Warring States In His Fascinating Reappraisal Dynasty Malyn Newitt Traces Rise Fall One Europe’s Most Important Royal Families He Introduces Us Colourful Cast Innovators Revolutionaries Villains Heroes Charlatans Including Absolutist Dom Miguel Brother Pedro First Emperor Recounts Vivid Detail Major Social Economic Political Events That Defined Their Rule Featuring An Extensive Selection Artworks Photographs Offers Timely Look At Britain’s ‘Oldest Ally’ Role Early Modern European World Σελίδες: 352 Διαστάσεις: 15 6X15 6Cm