Abstract

COSTA, Paula Pinto. Luís Adão da Fonseca: from a pioneering to a mature approach in the research on military orders in Portugal. e-JPH [online]. 2020, vol.18, n.2, pp.130-144.  Epub June 30, 2021. ISSN 1645-6432.  https://doi.org/10.26300/ytg1-wa25.

In the course of his extensive research work, Luís Adão da Fonseca adopted a pioneering and innovative approach to the study of the military orders in Portugal, making a decisive contribution to the evolution of this thematic field in recent years. Over almost four decades, he opened up a series of promising questions and perspectives, becoming the mentor of a particular school and a major reference in this scientific area.

Keywords : Luís Adão da Fonseca; Medieval history; Military orders; Historiography.

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