The Children of King John I - JP Oliveira Martins | National Press

A classic historical work about the Princes of Avis.

A book by JP Oliveira Martins, one of the most important Portuguese historians of the 19th century, dedicated to the children of King John I - the famous "Illustrious Generation".

Author: JP Oliveira Martins (1845-1894)

Publisher: Imprensa Nacional, Lisbon

The cover features an elegant Gothic illustration of an architectural portal, reflecting the medieval period covered in the work. This book explores the lives and achievements of the children of King John I, including Prince Henry the Navigator, Prince Peter, Prince Ferdinand, and other members of that generation that profoundly marked the history of Portugal.

Content:

• Historical analysis of the Illustrious Generation
• Political and cultural context of the 15th century
• The Portuguese Discoveries
• Biographies of the Princes of Avis

A fundamental work for understanding one of the most important periods in Portuguese history, written by one of the masters of national historiography.

A copy showing signs of use consistent with its age, maintaining its historical and bibliographical value.