On 7th September 1822, Dom Pedro, Prince Regent of Brazil, declared his country independent and began the war of liberation against Portugal. Based on research from original documents and journals, the book details how independence was secured against all odds by seizing command of the sea, under the leadership of Lord Cochrane, to ensure the integrity of the new Brazilian empire. Set against the background of Brazilian politics and British foreign policy interests, this is a detailed account of the operations of the Brazilian navy during the transition to independence.
| ISBN: | 9781350183551 |
| Publication date: | 19th May 2022 |
| Author: | Brian Vale |
| Publisher: | Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK) |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Genres: |
Naval forces and warfare Maritime history |
On 7th September 1822, Dom Pedro, Prince Regent of Brazil, declared his country independent and began the war of liberation against Portugal. Based on research from original documents and journals, the book details how independence was secured against all odds by seizing command of the sea, under the leadership of Lord Cochrane, to ensure the integrity of the new Brazilian empire.
Independence or Death features in the following genres: Naval forces and warfare, Maritime history
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Independence or Death was written by Brian Vale and published by Bloomsbury Academic an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
Independence or Death has 224 pages
£28.79, reduced from £31.99. Not Available.