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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... decades have contributed to an outmigration to other parts of Brazil seeking cheaper land . This " gaúcho diaspora ... decade to preserve and celebrate the African heritage . Southern Brazil is a region of agriculture and ranching , more ...
... decades of the sixteenth century and into the seven- teenth , Brazilian colonial expansion proceeded well beyond the line drawn by the Tordesillas treaty . Brazilian port cities , especially Salvador , became emporiums for silks from ...
... decades his state was the only unit of the federation to have two parties with ideologically different programs . He then imposed a quasidictatorial regime , based on positivist and corporatist principles . Castilhos passed the helm of ...
Contents
An Earthly Paradise | 1 |
Early Brazil 15001822 | 31 |
Independence and Empire 18221889 | 55 |
Copyright | |
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