Territory, city, wall: on Portuguese military settlements in North Africa

The Portuguese presence in Northern Africa started with the conquest of Ceuta, in 1415, and ended with the evacuation of Mazagão, in 1769. Beyond the evident economical and commercial benefits, Europe’s recognition and religious Reconquest were also aimed. The domination consisted on fortified and i...

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Main Author: Correia, Jorge (author)
Other Authors: Lopes, Ana Catarina Gonçalves (author)
Format: conferenceObject
Language:eng
Published: 2019
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1822/64729
Country:Portugal
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