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"As concessões de direitos magestáticos a empresas mercantis para o ultramar" by an unknown author is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book discusses the implications and arguments surrounding the concessions of sovereign powers to commercial companies in Portugal's overseas territories, particularly regarding the province of Mozambique. The work examines the political, economic, and legal facets of such concessions and critiques their potential impact on Portuguese sovereignty and colonial administration. The text presents a thoughtful representation from the Sociedade de Geografia de Lisboa, expressing concerns about the dangers of granting extensive rights to private companies in Mozambique. It argues that such concessions undermine constitutional rights and are politically and economically detrimental. The authors believe that the state should instead focus on direct administration and support for national interests to develop the region responsibly. Through a detailed exploration of these themes, the book serves as a cautionary position against the privatization of colonial governance, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of national interests and the well-being of local populations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Release date is 2008-11-29

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Produced by Rita Farinha and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by National Library of Portugal (Biblioteca Nacional de Portugal).)

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