Spanish and Portuguese South America during the Colonial Period; Vol. 2 of 2
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"Spanish and Portuguese South America During the Colonial Period; Vol. 2 of 2" by Robert Grant Watson is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume focuses on the conflicts and dynamics in Brazil during the Dutch War from 1623 to the culmination of Dutch control in the region, detailing the socio-political interactions between Portuguese settlers, Dutch invaders, and local populations. The work examines the struggles for power, territorial
claims, and the varying allegiances forged during this turbulent period. The opening of this volume introduces the Dutch interest in Brazil, emphasizing their initial successes during the war against Portuguese forces. It outlines the arrival of a Dutch fleet and the subsequent capture of Salvador da Bahia with minimal resistance. The narrative progresses, detailing the defensive maneuvers of the Portuguese, the internal conflicts prompted by Dutch military strategies, and the forming of local alliances. Key figures emerge, such as the Dutch commander Van Dort and the Portuguese bishop Teixeira, along with dramatic shifts in power dynamics, as well as the rising tensions that lead to broader conflict. Overall, this section sets the stage for an in-depth exploration of colonial power struggles in early modern South America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Watson, Robert Grant, -1892 |
|---|---|
| Title | Spanish and Portuguese South America during the Colonial Period; Vol. 2 of 2 |
| Credits |
Produced by Josep Cols Canals, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F2201: Latin America local history: South America. General |
| Subject | America -- Discovery and exploration |
| Subject | South America -- History -- To 1806 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 52252 |
| Release Date | Jun 6, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 549 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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