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Title: Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terramoto de 1755
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
Summary: "Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terramoto de 1755" by Christovam Ayres is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the role of military engineers, particularly Manuel da Maya, in the reconstruction of Lisbon following the devastating earthquake of 1755. It delves into the engineering and architectural innovations applied during this critical period and highlights the contributions of various key figures involved in the city's restoration. The opening of this work introduces the historical context surrounding the 1755 earthquake and sets the stage for a detailed discourse on the post-disaster reconstruction efforts. It describes the devastation wrought upon Lisbon and the necessity for immediate action to restore the city, emphasizing the significance of urban planning and architectural standards influenced by emerging scientific principles of the time. The text mentions notable engineers, including Eugenio dos Santos and Carlos Mardel, elaborating on their plans and methodologies that shaped the new urban landscape of Lisbon, highlighting the careful considerations taken to develop a city more resilient to future earthquakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sepúlveda, Christóvam Ayres de Magalhães, 1857-1930
EBook No.: 18982
Published: Aug 3, 2006
Downloads: 61
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Lisbon Earthquake, Portugal, 1755
Subject: Maia, Manuel da, -1768
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terramoto de 1755
Note: Reading ease score: 51.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits: Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)
Summary: "Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terramoto de 1755" by Christovam Ayres is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the role of military engineers, particularly Manuel da Maya, in the reconstruction of Lisbon following the devastating earthquake of 1755. It delves into the engineering and architectural innovations applied during this critical period and highlights the contributions of various key figures involved in the city's restoration. The opening of this work introduces the historical context surrounding the 1755 earthquake and sets the stage for a detailed discourse on the post-disaster reconstruction efforts. It describes the devastation wrought upon Lisbon and the necessity for immediate action to restore the city, emphasizing the significance of urban planning and architectural standards influenced by emerging scientific principles of the time. The text mentions notable engineers, including Eugenio dos Santos and Carlos Mardel, elaborating on their plans and methodologies that shaped the new urban landscape of Lisbon, highlighting the careful considerations taken to develop a city more resilient to future earthquakes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Sepúlveda, Christóvam Ayres de Magalhães, 1857-1930
EBook No.: 18982
Published: Aug 3, 2006
Downloads: 61
Language: Portuguese
Subject: Lisbon Earthquake, Portugal, 1755
Subject: Maia, Manuel da, -1768
LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Spain, Portugal
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.