Mappa de Portugal antigo, e moderno, tomo 1 (of 3): Parte I, II

A newly revised edition of a seventeenth‑century Portuguese atlas offers a clear window into the kingdom’s landscape as it was understood in the age of discovery. Compiled by a learned cleric who served the Patriarchal Basilica of Lisbon, the work aims not only to educate native readers but also to give foreign visitors an honest picture of Portugal’s true extent, correcting many of the misconceptions that have crept into more recent accounts.

The volume combines precise geographical measurements with a concise narrative of the nation’s secular history and political development. It explains the fundamentals of map construction—latitude, longitude, tropics, and the division of the globe—using accessible language that was intended for scholars and curious travelers alike. Readers will find detailed descriptions of provinces, cities, and coastal features, all set against a broader backdrop of Portugal’s evolving role in Europe and the wider world.