Portugueses no Pacífico (Século XVI)
In the 16th century, the Pacific was marked by the appearance and action of the Portuguese, who came to intervene in the mercantile, cultural, and religious domains, competing with the Muslims who had previously monopolized that commercial traffic, religious proselytism, and cultural influence. The...
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| Published in: | Review of Culture |
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| Main Authors: | , , |
| Format: | Articles |
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Instituto Cultural de Macau
2021
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| Online Access: | https://www.icm.gov.mo/rc/viewer/pdfViewerParts/40065/4031 |
| Summary: | In the 16th century, the Pacific was marked by the appearance and action of the Portuguese, who came to intervene in the mercantile, cultural, and religious domains, competing with the Muslims who had previously monopolized that commercial traffic, religious proselytism, and cultural influence. The official voyages of the Portuguese in the Pacific began in 1508, with the sending of the first expedition to Malacca, with the Portuguese having traversed the maritime coasts of practically all the eastern territories bathed by that ocean. Some historical aspects of the Portuguese presence in Malacca and the adjacent island of Sumatra are brought to light. And also their presence in Timor and the Moluccas islands in search of exotic products, such as |
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| ISSN: | 1682-1106 |