Historias de Reis e Principes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pimentel, Alberto, 1849-1925

Language:

Portuguese

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Historias de Reis e Príncipes" by Alberto Pimentel is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The narrative appears to explore the lives and intrigues surrounding royalty, focusing on notable figures such as Fernão da Silveira and King João II of Portugal, along with other significant historical events and personal dramas that intertwine with their stories. The opening of the work introduces us to the character of Fernão da Silveira, who is depicted as a conspiring and notable figure in the court of King João II. The narrative begins with Silveira's discontent after a slight from the king, leading him to plot revenge. His conspiracy involves a network of nobles, and as the plot unfolds, multiple betrayals and accusations surface, showcasing the dangerous political landscape of the era. The beginning sets the tone for a dramatic exploration of power, loyalty, and betrayal within the royal courts, hinting at the complexities that will follow in Pimentel's storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Pedro Saborano, Keith Edkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 50.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Release date is 2014-05-30