Walls of yesterday and today: the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa
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Santa Catarina, São José da Ponta Grossa, Invasão Espanhola, FortalezaAbstract
This paper presents some elements related to the Military History of Santa Catarina, particularly regarding the Fortress of São José da Ponta Grossa, the only fortress of the defensive triangle of north bay located on the Island of Santa Catarina. It presents some aspects of military architecture, daily life of the troops, the episode of the Spanish invasion in 1777, the partial restoration, the current conditions of the fortification, that remains perhaps even more than ever, integrated into its surrounding community.Downloads
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2013-06-04
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