1st Edition

A History of Brazil

By Joseph Smith Copyright 2002
    300 Pages
    by Routledge

    300 Pages
    by Routledge

    A clearly structured and well-informed synthesis of developments and events in Brazilian history from the colonial period to the present, this volume is aimed at non-specialized readers and students, seeking a straightforward introduction to this unique Latin American country. Divided chronologically into five main historical periods - Colonial Brazil, Empire, the First Republic, the Estado Novo and events from 1964 to the present - the book explores the politics, economy, society, and diplomacy during each phase. The emphasis on diplomacy is particularly original and adds an unusual dimension to the book.

    1: Colonial Brazil
    2: The Empire
    3: The First Republic, 1889-1930
    4: Era of GetĂșlio Vargas, 1930-1964
    5: From Military to Civilian Rule, 1964-2000
    Conclusion

    Biography

    Joseph Smith