Political thought in Portugal and its empire, c.1500-1800
Pedro Cardim (Editor), Nuno Gonçalo Monteiro (Editor), Igor Knezevic (Translator), Rich Lizardo (Translator)
"Showcasing texts by Portuguese and Luso-Brazilian authors, this volume demonstrates the wealth of the political thought of early modern Portugal and its empire. Gathering together important texts on social order, government, and politics by authors who made a significant contribution to the development of early modern Portugal, it demonstrates that Portugal was the setting for vibrant political debate, often shaped by, and emerging in response to, very particular assumptions, circumstances, and concerns. Combining a chronological approach with in-depth thematic sections, the book explores how some controversies that took place in Portugal centred on themes similar to those in other European countries, while others were linked to the specific nature and history of the Portuguese monarchy and its interactions with other polities. It thus offers an overview of the main debates on politics and government and contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the multifaceted history of European political ideas."--Back cover
History
xi, 344 pages ; 23 cm.
9781108406901, 9781108418270, 1108406904, 1108418279
1240494399
ebook version :
Introduction
Kingship, justice and religion in a global setting
The status of Jews, Black Africans and Amerindians
Jurisdictional politics within a Catholic framework
Revisiting Tacitus, Machiavelli and Botero
Themes and ideas for reform
Reformist legislation
Kingship, fundamental laws and representation
Prospects for reform in the late eighteenth century
An anthology of source texts, originally written in Portuguese in the 16th through 18th centuries, presented here in English translations. Introduction and notes in English