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“edgar prestage”

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  • The Portuguese Pioneers

    by Edgar Prestage ...
    The Pioneer Histories are intended to provide a broad survey of the great migrations of European people for purposes of trade, conquest and settlement into the non-European continents. They aim to describe a racial expansion which has created the complex world of today, so nationalistic in its instincts, so internationalised in its relationships. International affairs now claim the attention of ... Read more

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  • Chivalry

    by Edgar Prestage ...
    This volume, intended for the general reader, throws a great deal of light on that very characteristic feature of the Middle Ages, the institution of Chivalry. The first chapter deals with the place of chivalry in history, describing its effects and influences. Subsequent chapters address the earliest beginnings of chivalry and its manifestations in France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, etc. Among ... Read more

    $458.99 CAD

  • Chivalry

    by Edgar Prestage ...
    Originally published between 1920-70, The History of Civilization was a landmark in early twentieth century publishing. It was published at a formative time within the social sciences, and during a period of decisive historical discovery. The aim of the general editor, C.K. Ogden, was to summarize the most up-to-date findings and theories of historians, anthropologists, archaeologists and ... Read more

    $49.99 CAD

  • The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea

    Prince Henry's Voyages, Portuguese Expansion, and the West African Coast in a Medieval Chronicle

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara ...
    Translated by Edgar Prestage, C. Raymond Beazley ...
    Gomes Eannes de Zurara's The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea is a foundational fifteenth-century Portuguese chronicle of Atlantic exploration, military expansion, commerce, and Christian mission. Centered on the voyages sponsored by Infante Dom Henrique (Henry the Navigator), it recounts encounters along the West African coast while presenting navigation, diplomacy, raiding, and ... Read more

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  • The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea

    Enriched edition. Exploration and Conquest in West Africa: A Historical Account

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara, Quentin Sharp ...
    Translated by Edgar Prestage, C. Raymond Beazley ...
    In "The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea," Gomes Eannes de Zurara presents a compelling narrative that chronicles the Portuguese exploration and colonization of the Guinea coast in the 15th century. Written in a detailed and often poetic prose, Zurara's work captures the complexities of maritime exploration, weaving together themes of adventure, ambition, and the often harsh ... Read more

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  • The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2)

    Enriched edition. Complete Edition

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara, Quentin Sharp ...
    Translated by Edgar Prestage, C. Raymond Beazley ...
    In "The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2)," Gomes Eannes de Zurara meticulously documents the early Portuguese explorations and conquests along the West African coast during the 15th century. Written in a prose style characteristic of medieval chronicles, the text weaves historical fact with narrative flair, presenting a vivid account of the encounters between Europeans ... Read more

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  • The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea

    Enriched edition.

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara, Colin Finch ...
    Translated by Edgar Prestage, C. Raymond Beazley ...
    In "The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea," Gomes Eannes de Zurara presents a meticulous chronicle that intertwines exploration, imperial ambition, and ethnographic observation. As a product of the 15th century, this narrative encapsulates the burgeoning spirit of the Age of Discovery, marked by detailed accounts of expeditions to the West African coast. Zurara's prose is ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (The Complete Two-Volume Edition)

    Enriched edition.

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara, Colin Finch ...
    Translated by Edgar Prestage, C. Raymond Beazley ...
    In 'The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea,' Gomes Eannes de Zurara crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines the historical accounts of Portugal's explorations with the vibrant cultural contexts of 15th-century Africa. This two-volume edition meticulously documents the expeditions led by Prince Henry the Navigator and provides unique insights into the ethical dilemmas and ... Read more

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  • The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Complete Edition

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara, Noelle Ardenwick ...
    Translated by C. Raymond Beazley, Edgar Prestage ...
    The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2) records the first sustained Portuguese ventures down the West African coast under Prince Henry, narrating voyages, raids, encounters, and the emergence of Atlantic commerce. Zurara's prose combines annalistic precision with chivalric exaltation, providential interpretation, and ethnographic curiosity, placing maritime expansion ... Read more

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  • The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea

    Enriched edition.

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara, Chelsea Abbott ...
    Translated by C. Raymond Beazley, Edgar Prestage ...
    Gomes Eannes de Zurara's 'The History of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea' is a significant historical account of the Portuguese exploration of Africa. Written in the 15th century, this book provides a detailed narrative of the expeditions to Guinea, documenting the encounters with indigenous peoples, the challenges faced by the explorers, and the strategies employed in establishing Portuguese ... Read more

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  • The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2)

    Enriched edition. Complete Edition

    by Gomes Eannes de Zurara, Colin Finch ...
    Translated by Edgar Prestage, C. Raymond Beazley ...
    In "The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2)," Gomes Eannes de Zurara presents a vivid historical account of Portugal's early explorations and conquests in West Africa during the 15th century. Written in a style that combines eyewitness narrative with elegantly crafted prose, these volumes delve into the motives, challenges, and triumphs of Portuguese expeditions, offering ... Read more

    $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Our Lady of the Pillar

    Exploring Love, Power, and Corruption in 19th Century Portugal

    by Eça de Queirós ...
    Translated by Edgar Prestage ...
    E√ßa de Queir√≥s'Äôs "Our Lady of the Pillar" serves as a profound exploration of Portuguese society in the late 19th century through a rich tapestry of social realism and sharp satire. The narrative follows the journey of its characters intertwined with themes of disillusionment and the critique of religious institutions, reflecting the burgeoning conflicts between tradition and modernity. Queir√ ... Read more

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