1782 MOROCCO Portugal Wars 1ed Luis Loureiro Siege of Safim North Africa MOORS

1782 MOROCCO Portugal Wars 1^ed Luis Loureiro Siege of Safim North Africa MOORS

Luis de Loureiro was a 16^th-century Portuguese naval captain who was known for his lifelong battle against the Moors in Morocco. His career began with the Siege of Safim in 1510 when Portugal was attempting to expand into North Africa. Portugal sought to create a network of fortresses and trading posts along the Moroccan shore and Loureiro was a catalyst in establishing these strongholds.

Author Lourenco Galvao published an account of Loureiro’s military career with special attention given to serving as captain in Arzila, Mazagao, and Tangier where he died in combat. This work, which was first published in 1782, is perhaps the best work of its kind being the best source of 16^th-century diplomacy between Morocco and Portugal.

Item number: #27957

Price: $950

GALVAO, Lourenco Anastasio Mexia

Vida Do Famoso Heróe Luiz De Loureiro, Commendador de S. Thomé de Penella

Lisboa: Na officina de Simao Thaddeo Ferreira, 1782. First edition.

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [8], 256, xiv, [2]
• Language: Portuguese
• Binding: Leather; tight and secure
• Size: ~8in X 5.75in (20cm x 14.5cm)
• VERY rare and desirable with auction records and price comparisons at upwards of $2,000

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