Brother Quote by Dominicus Corea
“Dominicus Corea had a posthumous son, Lewis Corea who became the Dissawe of Uva. Sir Paul Peiris wrote that 'With the disappearance of Dominicus Corea, came a short lull in military operations of which the Portuguese officials availed themselves to give free rein to that rapacity which so frequently disgraced their careers in the East'. Dominicus Corea was succeeded by his brother Simon, as Dissawe of the Sat Korale, Kotte and Sitawaka.”
About This Quote
Source Historical Record: Portuguese Colonial Chronicles, 1600s
Dominicus Corea’s death led to a brief military lull, allowing Portuguese aggression to increase.
In simple terms: His death caused a temporary pause, then Portuguese attacks rose.
Key Takeaway
Understand power vacuums and their exploitation.
Themes
history
colonialism
leadership
military strategy
political instability
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- historical analysis
- military studies
- political science
Key Concepts
power transition
colonial conflict
regional governance
Questions to Reflect On
- What impacts do leadership gaps have on conflict dynamics?
- How can societies mitigate sudden power vacuums?
A Different Perspective
Other factors also influenced Portuguese actions.
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