"Breve Discurso, Em Que Se Conta a Conquista Do Reyno De Pegð Na India Oriental" by Manuel D'. Abreu Mousinho offers a concise account of the conquest of the Kingdom of Pegu in Southeast Asia (present-day Myanmar) during the era of Portuguese expansion in the East. Written in Portuguese, the book provides insights into the military and political strategies employed by the Portuguese, as well as the cultural and social dynamics of the region during the 17th century. This historical narrative captures the ambitions and challenges faced by the Portuguese Empire as it sought to establish its presence and influence in the lucrative trade routes of the Indian Ocean.
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