CHAPTER II

THE PERIOD OF GLORY AND DISCOVERY (1383-1521 A.D.) 452

The taking of Ceuta, 455. Prince Henry the Navigator, 459. The reign of Duarte, or Edward, 461. The regency of Pedro, 465. Alfonso V and La Beltraneja, 468. Reign of João (II) the Perfect, 470. Character of João II, 472. Progress in discovery, 474. Martius’ account of Vasco and Cabral, 475. The conquest of India, 479. Emmanuel the Fortunate, 484. The great voyage of Magellan, 486.

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