1808

1808

Author(s): Laurentino Gomes

Location(s): Rio de Janeiro

Genre(s): Fiction, Historical

Era(s): Early 1800s

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How a crazy queen, a frightened prince and a corrupt court tricked Napoleon and changed the history of Portugal and Brazil. A book set in Brazil. The story of Portuguese King Dom João who fled Portugal as Napoleon was cutting a swathe through Europe. With initial support from the British, he fled to Brazil and transformed the colony, giving it its independence as he returned to Portugal. Written in Portuguese.

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Gomes has written a lively and interesting tale, which includes many first-hand descriptions of the unprecedented events of 1808, and is full of little stories and anecdotes which entertain as much as they educate....

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A Trip in Time in Rio

Author: afonsobraga

1808 is a great opportunity for those that are curious about the origins of the cities. In this specific case the author narrates the historical move of the Portuguese Royal family to Brazil to escape from Napoleon. Despite being...