Atas do VI Simpósio Luso-Brasileiro de Cartografia Histórica

The theme that i want to display in the VI Luso-Brazilian Symposium on Historical Cartography concerns the survey of the Province of Entre-Douro-Minho made by Gonçalo da Silva Luís Brandão, sergeant in the infantry number of Minho Province. This works formed the examination as a student of Lesson Fortification developed in Viana do Castelo, by the decree of D. Pedro II, in the June 20, 1701. The name used for this group of plants and topographic maps, was Topografia da fronteira, praças e seus contornos, raia seca, costa e fortes da província de Entre Douro e Minho, stating exactly the aim of the design. In this case and from the point of view of analyzing conclude have been considerable work, since it includes the fortifications specific labeling of functional architectures such as Convents, hospitals, storage, barracks, and even the sources and the tank in certain cases. With regard to the catalog, presents us with the military architecture and fortifications in this Minho Province, including the geographical configuration through topographical plans and various plant and fortresses fortified posts. The region includes Caminha, Valença, Vila Nova de Cerveira, Melgaço, Monção, Viana do Castelo, Esposende and Vila do Conde, by which these villages belong in border and coast al areas. The year survey of the delivery points to 1758, and corresponds to the stage of the Guerra da Restauração and Sucessão de Espanha. The document itself would be offered to Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo (1699-1782), having been ambassador during the reign of D. João V, and Secretary of State of during the government of D. José (1750-1777).