The History of BrazilBloomsbury Academic, 30. nov 1999 - 208 pages Brazil is a vast, complex country with great potential but an uneven history. This engaging study will introduce readers to the history of Brazil from its origins to today. It emphasizes current issues and problems, including the country's return to democracy after more than two decades of harsh military rule and the economic consequences of adopting free-market policies as part of the creation of the global marketplace. Levine, a noted Brazilianist, explains the legacy of slavery on race relations, the stubborn persistence of barriers to upward mobility, and the characteristics of Brazil's exuberant culture. The author draws not only from a broad array of traditional sources but from oral histories and postings on the Internet. |
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... Europe and that they could fire twelve arrows at once . The bows ' tension , he added , was so tight that no European could bend them . They also used spears and clubs , as well as blowpipes , from which darts tipped with curare could ...
... European powers disparaged his mercantile empha- sis . A rival , King François I of France , reputedly called Manoel ... European , and his voyage inaugurated the age of European imperialism in Asia . Unlike the Spanish in the New World ...
... European appearance and manners , therefore making the point among European diplomats that Brazil , unlike the other countries of Latin America , was not a nation of half - breeds . He invited foreign dignitaries - including Georges ...
Contents
An Earthly Paradise | 1 |
Early Brazil 15001822 | 31 |
Independence and Empire 18221889 | 55 |
Copyright | |
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