The Portuguese established a base in Macau in the 16th century for trade and the spread of Christianity. At one time Macau had virtual monopoly with trade in China and Japan and became fabulously rich, a pearl of Western culture in the Orient. Others sought a share in the bonanza, in particular the Dutch who attempted a serious invasion in the 15th Century. Occasionally there was also tension with neighbouring Chinese provinces but Macau survived and lasted for four and a half centuries until 1999 when the colony was returned to China.
Os portugueses estabeleceram uma base em Macau no século XVI para o comércio e a propagação do cristianismo. A certa altura, Macau detinha praticamente o monopólio do comércio com a China e o Japão, tornando-se fabulosamente rica, uma pérola da cultura ocidental no Oriente. Outros também procuraram uma parte desta bonança, em particular os holandeses, que tentaram uma invasão significativa no século XV. Ocasionalmente, também se verificaram tensões com as províncias chinesas vizinhas, mas Macau sobreviveu e perdurou durante quatro séculos e meio, até 1999, quando a colónia foi devolvida à China.
Amaral and Mesquita by Henry d’Assumpção Flag of Portugal Macau was settled in the middle of the 16th Century when Portugal was a major naval power. It was on a tiny peninsula connected to the mainland by a long, narrow isthmus where there was a barrier erected by China to control movement into and out […]
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This compendium of information, published in 1903, includes lists offoreign residents in Macau, Hong Kong, Shanghai and other portscommercial houses and their owners and employeesGovernment officials of Hong Kong and of MacauDownload PDFEste compêndio de informações, publicado em 1903, inclui listas deresidentes estrangeiros em Macau, Hong Kong, Xangai e outros portoscasas comerciais e os seus
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The Border Gate, or Portas do Cercoby Dr Stuart BragaOriginally published in the Casa de Macau Australia News Vol 28 Issue 3, July 2014Click on an image to see it in full size. The boundary between Macau and what is commonly called the Mainland is now defined by tall buildings and a well-organised border post, some 3 km
THE PORTUGUESE IN HONG KONG AND CHINA By J. P. Braga First published in 1944 and reprinted in 1978 and 1998; published on the internet circa 2009. Editorial Note: This is the 1944 version. J.P. Braga did not complete this booklet before his death. J.M. “Jack” Braga edited and published this work after his father’s
A wide-ranging book covering many aspects of China and other Asian countries (1834-35), from a British point of view, mentioning Portuguese influence.There is an interesting account of piracy including the role of the Portuguese in Macau in combatting it.Um livro abrangente que cobre muitos aspetos da China e de outros países asiáticos (1834-35), sob o
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Dia de S. João In the 17th Century, Macau was a rich and valuable Portuguese trading post. In late June 1622 a large Dutch force attacked Macau. A small group of defenders, augmented by volunteers, fought bravely and defeated the invaders on the 24th June, the feast of the birth of St John the Baptist.
The Dutch Attack and Rout at Macau, 24 June 1622 by J. Bosco CorreaThis 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 China and Japan
From Portugal to Macau by H.A. d’Assumpção An article first published in a Bulletin of Club Lusitano, Hong Kong Aviation was in its infancy early in the 20th Century but, as its importance became apparent during World War I, it developed rapidly and many nations established military aviation units and commercial companies. Two Portuguese
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The Governor from HellDom Sebastião Lobo da Silveira, Governor of Macau, 1638-1644by Stuart BragaEdited version of an article first published in the Australian Casa de Macau NewsletterIf you thought our political leaders leave something to desired, then think again. Quite apart from the appalling dictators of 20th-century Europe and the cruel tyrants of contemporary Africa, 17th-century Macau
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