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Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terramoto de 1755   By: (1857-1930)

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In "Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terramoto de 1755" by Christóvam Ayres de Magalhães Sepúlveda, readers are treated to a fascinating exploration of the role of Manuel da Maya and other Portuguese military engineers during the devastating Lisbon Earthquake of 1755. Sepúlveda's meticulous research and engaging writing style bring this historical event to life, shedding light on the heroism and ingenuity of these engineers in the face of such tremendous destruction.

The author skillfully weaves together historical facts and personal anecdotes, providing readers with a comprehensive understanding of the impact of the earthquake and the efforts made by da Maya and his colleagues to rebuild the city. Sepúlveda's vivid descriptions and attention to detail make it easy to visualize the chaos and devastation of the earthquake, as well as the resilience and determination of the engineers in the aftermath.

Overall, "Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terramoto de 1755" is a captivating and informative read that will appeal to history enthusiasts and anyone interested in learning more about this significant event in Portuguese history. Sepúlveda's thorough research and engaging storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone looking to gain insight into the bravery and innovation of these military engineers in the face of a natural disaster.

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Christovam Ayres

Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terremoto de 1755

Com os retratos de Manuel da Maya, Carlos Mardel e J. Frederico Ludovici

LISBOA Imprensa Nacional 1910

Christovam Ayres

Manuel da Maya e os engenheiros militares portugueses no Terremoto de 1755

Com os retratos de Manuel da Maya, Carlos Mardel e J. Frederico Ludovici

LISBOA Imprensa Nacional 1910

Á benemerita corporação dos engenheiros portugueses, militares e civis

Consagra

Christovam Ayres

MANUEL DA MAYA E OS ENGENHEIROS MILITARES PORTUGUESES NO TERREMOTO DE 1755

Interessante no estudo relativo ao seculo XIII é ver, embora summariamente, o papel que tiveram os nossos engenheiros militares na restauração da cidade de Lisboa, após o terremoto de 1755, sobretudo o engenheiro mor Manuel da Maya e os que mais directamente foram incumbidos dos monumentaes trabalhos, que honram a engenharia portuguesa.

Na Revista da Sociedade de Instrucção do Porto (vol. II, 1882, pag. 271) a eminente escritora D. Carolina Michaëlis de Vasconcellos, tratando da impressão que na Allemanha produzira esse memoravel terremoto, refere se a tres estudos que, logo em seguida, apresentou o grande philosopho Kant, e que se ligam com outra obra mais consideravel por elle publicada no mesmo anno: Allgemeine Naturgeschichte und Theorie des Himmels ... Continue reading book >>




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