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The book "Knowing to Dominate. Anthropology in the Service of Portuguese Colonial Politics in Mozambique" by Rui Pereira addresses the history of Portuguese colonial anthropology in Mozambique during the 20th century, with a focus on the Estado Novo period. The author highlights the importance of Mozambique as a Portuguese colony that attracted more anthropological attention. The book analyzes different moments in the history of anthropology and Portuguese colonialism in Mozambique, including the policies of codifying "Indigenous Customs and Traditions" and the importance of physical and cultural anthropology. The author also highlights the racialist influence of physical anthropology and its relationship with Portuguese colonial politics. The text discusses Portuguese colonial ethnography in Mozambique between 1950 and 1960, highlighting the importance of ethnologist António Rita-Ferreira. The author also addresses the changes in Portuguese colonial politics during this period and the creation of the Mission for the Study of Ethnic Minorities in Portuguese Overseas Territories (MEMEUP). Chapter VII of the book "Knowing to Dominate" is highlighted as the most important, as it analyzes the reports written by Jorge Dias, which reveal contradictions in his vision of Portuguese colonialism. The book is recommended for those who wish to learn more about the history of Portuguese anthropology and colonialism in Portugal. [Extracted from the article]

The book "Black Affirmation and the Colonial Question - Texts, 1919-1928" by Mário Domingues, selected by José Luís Garcia, brings together articles written by Domingues and published in the Portuguese press between 1919 and 1928. The texts address the black and colonial question, denouncing racism and the violence of Portuguese colonialism. The book is divided into four parts, covering different chronological periods and related themes. The publication of these texts is relevant to current debates on racism and colonialism. The text discusses the work of Mário Domingues, a Portuguese writer, translator, and art critic who was an early advocate for the independence of African colonies. He related the social issue to the racial issue, arguing that blacks were victims of political tyranny and economic inequity under capitalism. Domingues also proposed a struggle for freedom based on direct action and idealized a continental confederation as a way to confront colonial powers. The author highlights the historical importance of Domingues and the dedication of José Luís Garcia in drawing attention to his work. [Extracted from the article]

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The text is a review of the book "The Disasters of War. Portugal and the Revolts in Angola (1961: January to April)" by Valentim Alexandre. The author mainly uses documents from the Oliveira Salazar Archive in Torre do Tombo to analyze the final crisis of the Portuguese empire in Angola. The book is organized into two parts: "The revolts in Angola" and "Repercussions in Portugal". The author highlights the importance of the cult of Maria among the insurgents of Cassange as a form of protest against colonial order. The text discusses the revolts in Angola in 1961 and the response of the Portuguese colonial regime, including the brutal violence of the Portuguese militias and special units. The regime's repression of dissent and the change in the international context are also addressed. [Extracted from the article]

A review of the book "Portuguese Encounters With Sri Lanka & the Maldives: Translated Texts From the Age of Discoveries," edited and translated by Chandra R. De Silva is presented.

The article reviews the book "The Portuguese In India and Other Studies, 1500–1700," by A. R. Disney, part of the book series Variorum Collected Studies.

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The article reviews the book "Fortifications, Post-colonialism and Power: Ruins and Imperial Legacies," by João Sarmento, part of the "Heritage, Culture and Identity" book series.

The article reviews the book "Portuguese Enterprise in the East: Survival in the Years 1707-1757," by Teddy Sim.

A review of the book "The Portuguese in West Africa, 1415-1670: A Documentary History," edited by Malyn Newitt is presented.

The article reviews the book "Uma História de Regressos, Império, Guerra Colonial e Pós-Colonialismo" by Margarida Calafate Ribeiro, from the series "Saber Imaginar o Social."

The article reviews the book "Living with Ambiguity: Integrating an African Elite in French and Portuguese Africa, 1930-61" by Alexander Keese.