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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... republic was pro- mulgated in 1889 they saw their influence ebb before a more moderate coalition of leaders , many of them dubbed " eleventh - hour " republicans because of their last - minute conversion to the movement . The faction ...
... Republic from its inception . General Deodoro da Fonseca , a national hero but a dispirited and impatient political figure , served as the Republic's first chief of state , but he recoiled from governing actively . When he attempted to ...
... Republic took credit for the victory , benefiting from the fact that the final campaign had been reported by ... REPUBLIC MATURES Although traditional interpretations of the Republic emphasize its ex- treme federalism and the weakness of ...
Contents
An Earthly Paradise | 1 |
Early Brazil 15001822 | 31 |
Independence and Empire 18221889 | 55 |
Copyright | |
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