Chronica de el-rei D. Affonso Henriques by Duarte Galvão
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Galvão, Duarte, 1446-1517
Portuguese
"Chronica de el-rei D. Affonso Henriques" by Duarte Galvão is a chronicle written around 1520. This illuminated manuscript presents a mythologized compilation of legends about Portugal's first king, Afonso I the Great. Written in old Portuguese, the work draws upon centuries of oral tradition and earlier texts, weaving tales of heroic battles again...
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Donna Scott
1 year agoI didn't expect much, but the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly. Don't hesitate to start reading.
Oliver Garcia
1 year agoI started reading out of curiosity and the atmosphere created is totally immersive. Definitely a 5-star read.