Scenarios about 'portuguese colonialism'

Portuguese colonialism refers to Portugal's overseas empire that spanned from the 15th to 20th centuries across Africa, Asia, and South America, making it one of the longest-lived colonial powers. Beginning with the capture of Ceuta in 1415 and pioneering sea routes around Africa, Portuguese expansion established trading posts and colonies in Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Goa, Macau, and Timor, leaving lasting linguistic, cultural, and religious influences. In alternate history scenarios, Portuguese colonial trajectories offer rich possibilities for exploring different outcomes in global trade networks, slavery's development, and decolonization processes.