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The Jesuits and the Making of Modern Lisbon
This episode explores the profound transformation of Lisbon following the Great Earthquake of 1755, focusing on the pivotal role of Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo, later known as the Marquês de Pombal. While previous episodes touched upon the physical rebuilding of the Baixa Pombalina and the political maneuvering that followed, we delve deeper into the ideological and social upheaval that accompanied the reconstruction. We examine how Pombal’s modernization efforts directly clashed with the entrenched power of the Portuguese nobility and the Society of Jesus, leading to one of Europe’s…
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