O descobrimento do Brasil por Pedro Alvares Cabral by Baldaque da Silva
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Baldaque da Silva, António Arthur, 1852-1915
Portuguese
"O descobrimento do Brasil por Pedro Alvares Cabral" by Baldaque da Silva is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book critically examines the circumstances surrounding the discovery of Brazil by the Portuguese explorer Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500. It discusses navigational decisions and explores the broader implications of t...
to the discovery of Brazil. Baldaque da Silva presents various hypotheses regarding how the deviation to the west occurred during the voyage, arguing against the notions of navigational error or unforeseen storms. The author ultimately supports the idea that Cabral intentionally ventured westward, backed by navigational strategies from preceding voyages and instructions from the Portuguese crown to explore the southwestern seas for potential new lands. The narrative blends both historical documentation and insightful commentary, offering readers a detailed understanding of this pivotal moment in maritime history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joshua Martinez
3 weeks agoAfter years of reading similar books, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. This made complex ideas feel approachable.
Charles Johnson
2 weeks agoIn my opinion, the narrative structure is incredibly compelling and well-thought-out. Don't hesitate to download this.
Daniel Davis
6 days agoI wasn’t planning to read this, yet the diagrams and footnotes included in this version are very helpful. I’ll definitely revisit this in the future.
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Dorothy Campbell
2 months agoI rarely write reviews but the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. This made complex ideas feel approachable.