A preface from the pen of the late Marshal Lyautey introduces this book, which is an abridged translation of the Chronicales of Gomes Eannes de Azura, recording the siege and capture of Ceuta by the Portuguese, and the discovery of Guinea.
A preface from the pen of the late Marshal Lyautey introduces this book, which is an abridged translation of the Chronicales of Gomes Eannes de Azura, recording the siege and capture of Ceuta by the Portuguese, and the discovery of Guinea.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Preface by Marshal Lyautey Notes on the History of Portugal The Conquest of Ceuta: Being the Chronicle of the King Dom Joao I Chapter I How the Infantes persuaded King Joao their father to undertake the conquest of Ceuta Chapter II The Embassy to the Queen of Sicily. First preparations. The opinion of the Queen and the Constable concerning the plans for the conquest of Ceuta. The assembling of the Council. Chapter III Of the challenge which was sent to the Duke of Holland and of other Embassies, and of all the preparations for the enterprise against Ceuita which has been ordered by the King Chapter IV How the Fleet was organized, and of the enthusiasm of all for the mysterious enterprise. How the Queen Dona Felippa sickened of the Pest, and of how she died. Chapter V Of the voyage and the arrival of the Fleet before Ceuta. Preparations for battle: dreams and celestial signs Chapter VI How the City of Ceuta was taken by the Portuguese Chapter VII How the great Mosque of Ceuta was dedicated to the worship of Our Lord, and how the Infantes were made knights and dukes by the King their father. How the Portuguese returned into their country leaving the City of Ceuta well guarded The Chronicle of the Discovery of Guinea Introduction Chapter I How Azurara speaks of the Infante Dom Henrique before beginning his tale of the discovery of Guinea Chapter II The reasons which led the Infante to seek the lands of Guinea; how this enterprise was begun, and how Gil Eannes was the first to round Cape Bojador Chapter III How the Portuguese discovered the African coast as far as Cape Blanco and the bay and islands of Arguin; and the first captives whom they broght back from those parts Chapter IV How Lancarote asked leaved of the Infante to set out with other captains and a number of vessels to take his chance in Africa, and what was the outcome of this expedition Chapter V Voyage and death of Goncalo de Sintra. How Joao Fernandes was left alone in the land of Africa in order to give intelligence thereof to the Infante. How Diniz Dias was the first to see the land of the negroes (Guinea). Of the first captives disembarked at Lisbon. Of the voyage of Goncalo Pacheco and the death of the seven Portuguese. Of the voyage of Lancarote with his fleet of fourteen caravels and of the other twelve caravels which sailed with him; their discoveries and adventrues Chapter VI How Lancarote and his companions discovered the Nile of the Negroes (Senegal). Other voyages, discoveries, and adventures. How Joao Goncalves Zarco sent out his nephew Alvaro Fernandes, who discovered the Cabo dos Matos Chapter VII Of the things which Joao Fernandes learned during his journeys with the caravans, and other details concerning these new African countries Chapter VIII In which Azurara speaks of the Canary Isles, Madeira, and the Azores Chapter IX The death of Nuno Tristao. The west coast of Africa discovered as far as Sierra Leone and beyond. First commercial ventures
Preface by Marshal Lyautey Notes on the History of Portugal The Conquest of Ceuta: Being the Chronicle of the King Dom Joao I Chapter I How the Infantes persuaded King Joao their father to undertake the conquest of Ceuta Chapter II The Embassy to the Queen of Sicily. First preparations. The opinion of the Queen and the Constable concerning the plans for the conquest of Ceuta. The assembling of the Council. Chapter III Of the challenge which was sent to the Duke of Holland and of other Embassies, and of all the preparations for the enterprise against Ceuita which has been ordered by the King Chapter IV How the Fleet was organized, and of the enthusiasm of all for the mysterious enterprise. How the Queen Dona Felippa sickened of the Pest, and of how she died. Chapter V Of the voyage and the arrival of the Fleet before Ceuta. Preparations for battle: dreams and celestial signs Chapter VI How the City of Ceuta was taken by the Portuguese Chapter VII How the great Mosque of Ceuta was dedicated to the worship of Our Lord, and how the Infantes were made knights and dukes by the King their father. How the Portuguese returned into their country leaving the City of Ceuta well guarded The Chronicle of the Discovery of Guinea Introduction Chapter I How Azurara speaks of the Infante Dom Henrique before beginning his tale of the discovery of Guinea Chapter II The reasons which led the Infante to seek the lands of Guinea; how this enterprise was begun, and how Gil Eannes was the first to round Cape Bojador Chapter III How the Portuguese discovered the African coast as far as Cape Blanco and the bay and islands of Arguin; and the first captives whom they broght back from those parts Chapter IV How Lancarote asked leaved of the Infante to set out with other captains and a number of vessels to take his chance in Africa, and what was the outcome of this expedition Chapter V Voyage and death of Goncalo de Sintra. How Joao Fernandes was left alone in the land of Africa in order to give intelligence thereof to the Infante. How Diniz Dias was the first to see the land of the negroes (Guinea). Of the first captives disembarked at Lisbon. Of the voyage of Goncalo Pacheco and the death of the seven Portuguese. Of the voyage of Lancarote with his fleet of fourteen caravels and of the other twelve caravels which sailed with him; their discoveries and adventrues Chapter VI How Lancarote and his companions discovered the Nile of the Negroes (Senegal). Other voyages, discoveries, and adventures. How Joao Goncalves Zarco sent out his nephew Alvaro Fernandes, who discovered the Cabo dos Matos Chapter VII Of the things which Joao Fernandes learned during his journeys with the caravans, and other details concerning these new African countries Chapter VIII In which Azurara speaks of the Canary Isles, Madeira, and the Azores Chapter IX The death of Nuno Tristao. The west coast of Africa discovered as far as Sierra Leone and beyond. First commercial ventures
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