Ley, porque V. Magestade ha por bem restituir aos indios do Grão Pará,…
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"Ley, porque V. Magestade ha por bem restituir aos indios do Grão Pará,…" is a historical legal document attributed to the governance of Portugal during the colonial era, likely produced in the late 17th century. This text outlines laws regarding the freedom and rights of Indigenous peoples in the region, reflecting the prevailing attitudes towards colonization, indigenous rights, and the Catholic Church's influence on governance. The primary topic of the book centers
on the restoration of liberty and rights to the Indigenous populations of Grão Pará and Maranhão, emphasizing issues of captivity and legal sovereignty. The document sets forth a series of decrees aimed at abolishing the illegal captivity of Indigenous individuals while instating measures for their protection and civil rights. It outlines the historical injustices suffered by these communities due to forced servitude under colonial administrations and details the legislative steps taken to remedy these conditions. The intention is to establish a structured approach to integrating Indigenous peoples into colonial society while preserving their rights and ensuring fair treatment in labor and property matters. Overall, the text represents an important intersection of colonial law, indigenous agency, and evangelization efforts during a complex period of history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Anonymous |
|---|---|
| Title | Ley, porque V. Magestade ha por bem restituir aos indios do Grão Pará, e Maranhão a liberdade das suas pessoas, e bens etc. |
| Alternate Title | Lei, porque V. Majestade há por bem restituir aos índios do Grão Pará, e Maranhão a liberdade das suas pessoas, e bens etc. |
| Original Publication |
Lisboa: 1755 |
| Credits |
Produced by Júlio Reis and Manuela Alves. The images for this file were generously made available by Biblioteca Nacional Digital ( bnd.bn.pt ). |
| Language Note | This ebook uses an 18th century spelling |
| Language | Portuguese |
| LoC Class | KH: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: South America |
| Subject | Indians, Treatment of -- Brazil -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Indians of South America -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- Brazil -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Portugal. Laws, etc. |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24289 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24289-7 |
| Release Date | Jan 15, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 468 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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