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Competitions in the fortresses of Barra do Rio de Janeiro in the consultations of the Overseas Council, in the second half of the 17th century, in Rio de Janeiro
Keywords:
Rio de Janeiro, Military History, Colonial Brazil
Abstract
This work aims to outline a profile, both social and military, of the fortresses’ captains in the entrance of the Guanabara Bay on the second half of the 17th century. We will analyze the most important fortresses: São João and Santa Cruz. Those forts are important not only for the local protection (due to its strategic position) but also for controlling the maritime trade of the city which could not be dissociated from the military importance. Besides, this work also will dialog with the historiography’s theme.
Published
2020-05-13