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The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (Vol. 1&2)
Gomes Eannes de Zurara's 'The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea' is a significant historical account of Portuguese exploration and colonization in Africa during the 15th century. Written in a detailed and factual style, the book provides a firsthand narrative of the expeditions, encounters with native populations, and the establishment of trading posts along the Guinea coast. Zurara's work is considered a primary source for scholars studying early European expansion and the interactions between different cultures. The vivid descriptions and meticulous documentation make this chronicle a valuable resource for understanding the dynamics of colonialism during this period. It is a compelling read for history enthusiasts interested in the African diaspora and the impact of exploration on global trade routes. Gomes Eannes de Zurara's expertise as a royal chronicler and his close association with Portuguese explorers like Henry the Navigator lend credibility to his account of the events in Guinea, making it a reliable and informative resource for anyone interested in the history of European exploration in Africa.
The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea
The publications of the Hakluyt Society (founded in 1846) made available edited (and sometimes translated) early accounts of exploration. The first series, which ran from 1847 to 1899, consists of 100 books containing published or previously unpublished works by authors from Christopher Columbus to Sir Francis Drake, and covering voyages to the New World, to China and Japan, to Russia and to Africa and India. Gomes Eanes de Zurara (c.1410-1474) was a Portuguese writer appointed to chronicle the life of Prince Henry the Navigator (1394-1460) and the expeditions he sponsored. Zurara's chronicle of the discovery of Guinea appeared in this two-volume English translation in 1896-1899. The editors' preface includes an account of the voyages of exploration along the African coast sponsored by Prince Henry until 1448, together with biographical information about the author. Volume 2 contains chapters 41-97 of the Chronicle.
The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea (The Complete Two-Volume Edition)
Gomes Eannes de Zurara's 'The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea' is a seminal work in Portuguese literature, comprising a detailed account of the exploration and colonization of Guinea. Written in a classic historical narrative style, Zurara's work delves into the geographical discoveries, encounters with native populations, and challenges faced by the Portuguese explorers during their expeditions. The two-volume edition provides a comprehensive insight into the European exploration of West Africa in the 15th century, offering a rich tapestry of historical events and cultural interactions. Zurara's meticulous attention to detail and vivid descriptions make this a valuable resource for scholars and history enthusiasts alike.
The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea
Volume 95 of the Hakluyt Society publications (1896) contains fifteenth-century accounts of expeditions sponsored by Prince Henry the Navigator.
The Chronicle of the Discovery and Conquest of Guinea. Written by Gomes Eannes De Azurara
This continues the translation and edtion of the chronicle from First Series 95, with chapters 41-97, and 'an Introduction on the early History of African Exploration, Cartography, etc.' This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1899.
Black Morocco
Black Morocco: A History of Slavery, Race, and Islam chronicles the experiences, identity and achievements of enslaved black people in Morocco from the sixteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century. Chouki El Hamel argues that we cannot rely solely on Islamic ideology as the key to explain social relations and particularly the history of black slavery in the Muslim world, for this viewpoint yields an inaccurate historical record of the people, institutions and social practices of slavery in Northwest Africa. El Hamel focuses on black Moroccans' collective experience beginning with their enslavement to serve as the loyal army of the Sultan Isma'il. By the time the Sultan died in 1727, they had become a political force, making and unmaking rulers well into the nineteenth century. The emphasis on the political history of the black army is augmented by a close examination of the continuity of black Moroccan identity through the musical and cultural practices of the Gnawa.
Children of God's Fire
This pro-slavery propaganda, though perhaps intended mainly for foreigners, influenced the thinking of may Brazilians, resulting in one memorable contradiction which is reproduced in this book.
Moorings
Delving into the Portuguese imperial experience, 'Moorings' enriches our understanding of historical and literary imagination during a significant period of Western expansion.
