The Masters of the Ocean. Treasures of the Portuguese Empire in the 16th-18th Centuries In Russian/Vladyki okeana. Sokrovishcha portugalskoy imperii XVI-XVIII vekov The exhibition catalog is divided into two parts. The first deals with the formation of the Portuguese maritime empire, the personality of King Manuel, and the life of the court during that great era. The second focuses on Portugals interaction with the outside world, Africa, Asia, America, missionary and commercial activities, which resulted in the bizarre and luxurious artifacts on display. Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. SKUalbd2e7468ea296f432