This is Volume 2 of "Cartas De Affonso De Albuquerque," followed by documents that elucidate them. This historical work comprises a collection of letters written by Afonso de Albuquerque, a prominent Portuguese general, admiral, and statesman. These letters provide invaluable insights into the administration, military campaigns, and personal life of Albuquerque during his time in Portuguese India during the early 16th century.The documents included alongside the letters offer further context and detail, shedding light on the political and economic dynamics of the period. This collection is an essential resource for historians and scholars interested in Portuguese colonial history, the Age of Discovery, and the interactions between Europe and Asia in the early modern era. It offers a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs of establishing and maintaining a colonial empire, as seen through the eyes of one of its key figures.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.