East Africa (Portuguese Encounters with the World in the Age of the Discoveries)

by Malyn Newitt (Editor), Malyn Newitt (Editor)

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  Hardcover
  2002

  $143.02

  The Portuguese appear to have been the first European visitors to encounter East Africa. This volume of writings details Portugal's relationship with East Africa from the late 15th century through to the 17th century, revealing Portuguese writers' deep interest in African peoples and customs.