The Western African context and the new strategy for explorations and trade, second half of 15th century
12 Abril 2016, 14:00 • José Augusto Nunes da Silva Horta
The African context south of Senegal river and the failure of the warlike strategy of Portuguese explorations in the middle 1440's. The transition to a second phase: trade and diplomatic encounters. The Crown, with John II, steadily controls the Guinea Coast affairs. The founding of castle of S. Jorge da Mina (Elmina).
Mandatory readings:
Newitt (ed.), The
Portuguese in West Africa, doc. 9 and 22
Disney, A History..., 2, chap. 16
Chronology of African Atlantic maritime explorations (delivered in class)