Scenarios about 'marquis of pombal'
The Marquis of Pombal (Sebastião José de Carvalho e Melo) was the powerful prime minister who effectively ruled Portugal from 1750 to 1777 during the reign of King Joseph I. He is renowned for his enlightened despotism, implementing sweeping reforms that modernized Portugal's economy and education system, while also overseeing the reconstruction of Lisbon after the devastating 1755 earthquake. Pombal's controversial legacy includes his brutal suppression of the Jesuit order and the nobility, making him a pivotal figure in Portuguese history whose policies dramatically altered the nation's trajectory.
What If Lisbon Implemented Different Urban Renewal Approaches?
Exploring the alternate timeline where Lisbon adopted more preservationist urban renewal strategies after the 1755 earthquake, potentially reshaping Portugal's capital and its global influence.