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A Report of the Kingdom of Congo: And of the Surrounding Countries; Drawn out of the Writings And Discourses of the Portuguese, Duarte Lopez

A Report of the Kingdom of Congo: And of the Surrounding Countries; Drawn out of the Writings And Discourses of the Portuguese, Duarte Lopez

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Gifts & Stationery GeneralAfrican History

ISBN10: 1019377356
ISBN13: 9781019377352
Publisher: Legare Street Pr
Published: Jul 18 2023
Pages: 214
Weight: 1.05
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

This book is a fascinating firsthand account of the Kingdom of Congo in the 16th century, written by Duarte Lopes, a Portuguese explorer who spent several years in the region. Lopes describes the geography, customs, and political system of the kingdom, as well as its history of trade and contact with other cultures. The book also includes an appendix by Filippo Pigafetta, an Italian scholar who provides additional details on the people and places mentioned by Lopes. This edition features a new introduction and annotations by historians.

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