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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... independence . When the Lisbon parliament demanded that Pedro return as well , he refused . On September 7 , 1822 , at Ypiranga , in São Paulo , Pedro , after seeking counsel from members of the Brazilian elite , dramatically threw his ...
... independence . This was even true for the Inconfidencia Mineira ( 1788– 1789 ) , failed conspiracy that led to the execution of its leader , Tiraden- tes . There was the Revolt of the Tailors , and in Pernambuco the Suassuna Revolt ...
... independence whether it liked it or not . Moreover , Britain was in effective control of Portugal . British troops were stationed there , the commander of the Portuguese armed forces was Marshal W. C. Beres- ford , and a British ...
Contents
An Earthly Paradise | 1 |
Early Brazil 15001822 | 31 |
Independence and Empire 18221889 | 55 |
Copyright | |
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