A History of Brazil / Edition 1

by Joseph Smith

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780582257719
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	03/25/2002
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Joseph Smith teaches in the Department of History, University of Exeter. He has published several books on diplomatic history and Latin America.

Table of Contents

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

Editorial Reviews

" Joseph Smith's A History of Brazil is a marvellous study that is destined to become the standard textbook in the field. It is extremely well-organized, balanced, very readable and provides an outstandingly informative synthesis of the key developments and events in Brazilian history'. W.Michel Weis, Illinois Wesleyan University, History "This timely history provides...a valuable contribution to our understanding of Brazil and its people" THES

From the Publisher

Smith (American diplomatic history, U. of Exeter, UK) provides a synthesis of the important developments and historical events in Brazil for the past five centuries from Cabral's "discovery" to the presidency of Fernando Henrique Cardoso. The chapters, divided chronologically into five main historical periods, are organized into separate sections focusing on political, economic, social, and diplomatic issues. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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