History of Modern Portugal (15th-17th Century)
Objectives
Students are expected to:
a) Acquire an overview of Portuguese history from the 15th to 17th centuries.
b) Understand the most relevant economic, social, political and cultural processes which took place in Portugal during the 15th to 17 centuries.
c) Acquire knowledge of most influential historiographical approaches of the studied subjects.
d) Know the basic bibliography produced on the history of Portugal in this period in time.
e) Improve ability to communicate orally and in writing, integrating the vocabulary and concepts specific to this subject area.
General characterization
Code
01100927
Credits
6.0
Responsible teacher
Ana Isabel de Lemos Carvalhao Buescu de Vasconcelos e Sousa
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - 168
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
None.
Bibliography
BOUZA, Fernando, D. Filipe I, Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 2005
BUESCU, Ana Isabel, D. João III (1502-1557), Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 2005
COSTA, João Paulo Oliveira e, D. Manuel 1469-1521. Um príncipe do Renascimento,Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 2005
CRUZ, Maria Augusta Lima, D. Sebastião Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 2006
DISNEY, Anthony R., A História de Portugal e do Império Português, Lisboa, Clube do Livro, 2019
FONSECA, Luís Adão da, D. João II, Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 2005
História de Portugal, dir. José Mattoso, vol. III - No Alvorecer da Modernidade (1480-1620, coord. Joaquim Romero Magalhães, Lisboa, Círculo de Leitores, 1993
História de Portugal, coord. Rui Ramos, Lisboa, 1ª ed., A Esfera dos Livros, 2009
Nova História de Portugal. dir. Joel Serrão e A. H. de Oliveira Marques, vol. V - Do Renascimento à Crise Dinástica, coord. João José Alves Dias, Lisboa, Presença, 1998
POLÓNIA, Amélia, D. Henrique. O Cardeal-Rei, Colecção Biografias dos Reis de Portugal, Lisboa
Teaching method
Lectures play an important role in this course, though not exclusively. Students will be asked to engage actively during classes and encouraged to analyze and comment texts or other teaching resources. The teaching methods also include extensive use of computer media.
Evaluation method
Available soon
Subject matter
1. Early Modern Portugal: the Portuguese monarchy with king John II (1481-1495) and king Manuel I (1495-1521)
2. Changes and mutations: King John III (1521-1557)
3. The end of the Avis dinasty: from king Sebastian (1557-1578) to the loss of political independance
4.The dual monarchy with king Philip II (1580-1598)