Description: This book delves into the remarkable story of the 1541-43 Portuguese expedition to Abyssinia, led by Dom Christovão da Gama. Set against the backdrop of a threatened Christian kingdom and rising Ottoman power, the narrative follows the expedition's journey, battles, and ultimate triumph against seemingly insurmountable odds. Through vivid descriptions and firsthand accounts, the author transports readers to a pivotal moment in history, where a small band of Europeans played a decisive role in shaping the fate of a nation. The book explores not only the military campaign but also the cultural and religious landscape of Abyssinia, offering insights into the complex dynamics between Christianity, Islam, and Judaism in the region. More than just a historical account, this book examines themes of courage, faith, and the enduring impact of cultural encounters. It invites readers to consider the motivations and consequences of intervention, and the enduring legacy of this extraordinary expedition. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
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Book Title: Portuguese Expedition to Abyssinia : in 1541-1543 As Narrated by Castanhoso (Classic Reprint)
Number of Pages: 460 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Topic: General
Item Height: 0.9 in
Publication Year: 2015
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Travel
Item Weight: 21.5 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: R. S. Whiteway
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
