Cover
Title Page
Imprint Page
Contents
Preface
1: The Idea of Monarchy and the Rise and Fall of the Dynastic State
2: The Early History of the Portuguese Monarchy
3: Overview of the Braganza Dynasty and the Culture of Royalty
4: The Rise of the Braganza Ducal Family and the Reign of D. João IV
5: The Children of D. João IV
6: D. João V: The Golden Age
7: D. José: The Reformer
8: D. Maria I and D. Pedro III
9: D. João VI: The Merciful
10: D. Pedro and D. Miguel
11: The Constitutional Monarchs: D. Maria II, D. Fernando and their Sons, D. Pedro v and D. Luís
12: The Twilight of the Gods: D. Carlos and D. Manuel
13: D. Pedro II, Emperor of Brazil
Dynastic Tree
Glossary
References
Bibliography
Acknowledgements
Photo Acknowledgements
Index