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LoC No.: 19002579
Title: Chronica de el-rei D. Pedro I
Note: Reading ease score: 36.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net. Produced from page images provided by Biblioteca Nacional Digital (http: //bnd.bn.pt)
Summary: "Chronica de el-rei D. Pedro I" by Fernão Lopes is a historical account written in the late 14th century. The work chronicles the reign of King D. Pedro I of Portugal, focusing on his justice and governance, alongside the significant events and characters that influenced his rule. It explores themes of virtue, power, and the complexities of political relationships during this period. The opening of the chronicle introduces readers to the context of D. Pedro's reign, detailing his background and the state of the kingdom upon his ascension. It highlights his personal characteristics, such as his fondness for hunting and his commitment to justice. The prologue sets the tone for the account, emphasizing that justice is a critical virtue for both the king and his subjects. Following this, the initial chapters outline D. Pedro's actions as king, including his emphasis on fair judgments, reforms to court proceedings, and his relationships with other nobles and kingdoms, providing a detailed glimpse into his leadership style and the challenges he faced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lopes, Fernão, 1380?-1459
EBook No.: 16633
Published: Sep 3, 2005
Downloads: 96
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Pedro I, King of Portugal, 1320-1367
Subject: Portugal -- History -- Pedro I, 1357-1367
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 19002579
Title: Chronica de el-rei D. Pedro I
Note: Reading ease score: 36.5 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net. Produced from page images provided by Biblioteca Nacional Digital (http: //bnd.bn.pt)
Summary: "Chronica de el-rei D. Pedro I" by Fernão Lopes is a historical account written in the late 14th century. The work chronicles the reign of King D. Pedro I of Portugal, focusing on his justice and governance, alongside the significant events and characters that influenced his rule. It explores themes of virtue, power, and the complexities of political relationships during this period. The opening of the chronicle introduces readers to the context of D. Pedro's reign, detailing his background and the state of the kingdom upon his ascension. It highlights his personal characteristics, such as his fondness for hunting and his commitment to justice. The prologue sets the tone for the account, emphasizing that justice is a critical virtue for both the king and his subjects. Following this, the initial chapters outline D. Pedro's actions as king, including his emphasis on fair judgments, reforms to court proceedings, and his relationships with other nobles and kingdoms, providing a detailed glimpse into his leadership style and the challenges he faced. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Lopes, Fernão, 1380?-1459
EBook No.: 16633
Published: Sep 3, 2005
Downloads: 96
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Pedro I, King of Portugal, 1320-1367
Subject: Portugal -- History -- Pedro I, 1357-1367
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.