1933: The Crisis of Tenentism - Hélio Silva

1933: The Crisis of Tenentism

By Hélio Silva

A Pivotal Moment in Brazilian History

In 1933, Brazil was on the brink of a precipice. The country was in the midst of a severe economic crisis, and the political landscape was in turmoil. The military, which had long played a dominant role in Brazilian politics, was deeply divided, and a new generation of leaders was emerging, determined to challenge the status quo.

At the heart of this crisis was the Tenente movement, a group of young military officers who had been inspired by the Russian Revolution and were determined to bring about social and political change in Brazil. The Tenentes had been a driving force behind the overthrow of the monarchy in 1889, and they had continued to play a prominent role in Brazilian politics ever since.

But by 1933, the Tenente movement was in disarray. The group was divided by ideological differences, and it was increasingly at odds with the more conservative elements of the military. The crisis came to a head in 1933, when a group of Tenentes attempted to stage a coup d'état. The coup failed, and the Tenentes were brutally suppressed.

The failure of the 1933 coup marked the end of the Tenente movement as a major force in Brazilian politics. But the legacy of the Tenentes would continue to shape Brazilian history for decades to come.

A Masterful Account of a Pivotal Moment

Hélio Silva's 1933: The Crisis of Tenentism is a masterful account of this pivotal moment in Brazilian history. Silva draws on a wealth of primary sources to provide a detailed and nuanced account of the events of 1933. He also provides a fascinating analysis of the ideological and political currents that shaped the Tenente movement.

Silva's book is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history. It is a brilliantly written and deeply researched account of a critical period in the country's development.

Praise for 1933: The Crisis of Tenentism

"A magisterial work of scholarship. Silva has written the definitive account of the Tenente movement and its impact on Brazilian history." —Stanley Hilton, author of Brazil and the Great Powers, 1930-1945

"A brilliant and insightful analysis of a critical moment in Brazilian history. Silva's book is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the origins of modern Brazil." —Brian Loveman, author of The Politics of Antipolitics: The Military in Latin America

"A gripping narrative that brings to life the drama and intrigue of the Tenente movement. Silva's book is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history or Latin American politics." —Robert M. Levine, author of The Vargas Regime: The Vargas Era in Brazil, 1930-1945

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