This book is an official publication of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Ministry of External Relations). It provides an overview of Brazil. Its contents include information on national history, political life, economic conditions, geography, culture, and Brazil's role in international relations. As a representative government document, this book aims to introduce Brazil's profile to …
This second edition presents a comprehensive history of Brazil spanning five centuries, from the Portuguese colonial era, the imperial period, the establishment of the republic, the military regime, and the transition to modern democracy. Thomas E. Skidmore explains the political, economic, and social dynamics that shaped Brazil's identity as a major Latin American nation. This book provides an…
This book presents a concise yet comprehensive overview of Brazilian history from prehistoric times, Portuguese colonization, the imperial period, the formation of the republic, and modern development. Boris Fausto outlines changes in Brazilian politics, economy, society, and culture in a coherent and in-depth manner. This English edition, translated by Arthur Brakel, is one of the primary acad…
With a land mass larger than the continental United States, a unique culture that is part European, African, and indigenous, and the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is one of the most important--yet one of the least understood--nations in the world. Thomas Skidmore, a preeminent authority on Brazil, vividly traces the 500 years of Brazil's development. Its epic story begins in the wak…