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The Past Master

The Past Master The good, the bad and the infamous by Jason Wordie [Source unknown, but possibly The South China Morning Post, Hong Kong, 2010] Hong Kong’s Legislative Council is often criticised as being an ineffectual “talk shop”. While few would disagree entirely with that, it is a distinct improvement on times past when Hansard issues […]

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AtaqueDosHolandeses

Articles, History, Macau / henry

O Ataque e a Derrota dos Holandeses em Macau, 24 de Junho de 1622 por J. Bosco Correa Esta é a tradução, por Mariana Leitão Pereira, de uma versão editada a partir de um artigo que foi publicado no Boletim da Casa de Macau (Australia). Felipe III de Espanha (Felipe II de Portugal) Nos inícios

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Dutch Attack

History, Macau / henry

The Dutch Attack and Rout at Macau, 24 June 1622 by J. Bosco Correa This is an edited version of an article first published in the Bulletin of Casa de Macau (Australia). Philip III of Spain (Philip II of Portugal) In the early part of the 17th Century, Portugal had a great advantage in trade with

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