The Braganzas
The Rise and Fall of the Ruling Dynasties of Portugal and Brazil, 1640–1910
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Braganzas
The Rise and Fall of the Ruling Dynasties of Portugal and Brazil, 1640–1910
About this book
For 270 years, the House of Braganza provided the kings and queens of Portugal. During a period of momentous change, from 1640 to 1910, this influential family helped to establish Portuguese independence from their powerful Spanish neighbours. They ruled the vast empire of Brazil from 1822 to 1889, successfully creating a unified nation and preventing the country from splitting into small warring states, and they saved the monarchy and government from total destruction by the marauding armies of Napoleon.
In his fascinating reappraisal of the Braganza dynasty, Malyn Newitt traces the rise and fall of one of the world's most important royal families. He introduces us to a colourful cast of innovators, revolutionaries, villains, heroes and charlatans, from the absolutist Dom Miguel to the 'Soldier King' Dom Pedro I, and recounts in vivid detail the major social, economic and political events that defined their rule. Featuring an extensive selection of artworks and photographs, Newitt offers a timely look at Britain's 'oldest ally' and the role of monarchy in the early modern European world.
Frequently asked questions
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Information
Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- 1 The Idea of Monarchy and the Rise and Fall of the Dynastic State
- 2 The Early History of the Portuguese Monarchy
- 3 Overview of the Braganza Dynasty and the Culture of Royalty
- 4 The Rise of the Braganza Ducal Family and the Reign of D. João IV
- 5 The Children of D. João IV
- 6 D. João V: The Golden Age
- 7 D. José: The Reformer
- 8 D. Maria I and D. Pedro III
- 9 D. João VI: The Merciful
- 10 D. Pedro and D. Miguel
- 11 The Constitutional Monarchs: D. Maria II, D. Fernando and their Sons, D. Pedro V and D. Luís
- 12 The Twilight of the Gods: D. Carlos and D. Manuel
- 13 D. Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil
- DYNASTIC TREE
- GLOSSARY
- REFERENCES
- BIBLIOGRAPHY
- ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- PHOTO ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- INDEX