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The Battle of Ceuta: Portugal's Imperial Dawn
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the pivotal 1415 conquest of Ceuta, the fortified Muslim port on the North African coast that launched Portugal's overseas empire. They examine King João I's political motives—securing his new dynasty's legitimacy after the 1383-1385 crisis—and the strategic importance of controlling the Strait of Gibraltar. The conversation delves into the roles of Prince Henry the Navigator and his brothers, the brutal sack of the city, and the long-term consequences: the establishment of North African garrisons (praças), the strain on Portuguese…
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