The Portuguese Seaborne Empire, 1415-1825A study of Europe's first great maritime empire, which embraced three continents and lasted through four centuries. |
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PROLOGUE The western rim of Christendom I | 1 |
VICISSITUDES OF EMPIRE | 15 |
3 Converts and clergy in Monsoon Asia 15001600 | 65 |
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