Pombal, the paradox
“the envy of our Brazil so strong in British hearts will eventually lead them to an attack on Portuguese America.”--by in-direction
Great admirer of the enlightenment.
“Do not alter anything with force or violence..act with great prudence and moderation…”
Oporto uprising (Feb. 23, 1757). Order 14 hung, and 400 others exiled, flogged or condemned to galleys.
Immediately fell from office upon death of King Joao V (1777)