A History of Brazil - Empire - Mario Maestri

A History of Brazil: Empire

By Mario Maestri

A sweeping history of Brazil from the arrival of the Portuguese in the 16th century to the fall of the empire in the 19th century.

In this magisterial work, Mario Maestri tells the story of Brazil's rise from a small Portuguese colony to a vast and powerful empire. Drawing on a wealth of primary and secondary sources, Maestri paints a vivid picture of Brazil's colonial past, from the early days of exploration and settlement to the growth of a plantation economy based on sugar, tobacco, and coffee. He also explores the complex social and political dynamics of the colonial period, including the rise of slavery, the growth of a crioulo elite, and the tensions between the Portuguese and the indigenous peoples of Brazil.

The book is divided into four parts:

• Part One: The Colonial Era
• Part Two: The Age of Enlightenment
• Part Three: The Independence Movement
• Part Four: The Empire of Brazil

Each part is further divided into chapters that cover specific topics, such as:

• The arrival of the Portuguese
• The growth of the sugar industry
• The rise of slavery
• The Jesuit missions
• The Dutch invasions
• The War of the Spanish Succession
• The Enlightenment in Brazil
• The Inconfidência Mineira
• The French Revolution
• The Haitian Revolution
• The Portuguese Royal Family's flight to Brazil
• The War of Independence
• The reign of Emperor Pedro I
• The reign of Emperor Pedro II
• The fall of the empire

A History of Brazil: Empire is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Brazil, Latin America, or the Atlantic world. Maestri's engaging narrative and insightful analysis make this book an essential resource for scholars and general readers alike.

Praise for A History of Brazil: Empire

"A magisterial work of scholarship that will stand as the definitive history of Brazil's colonial period for many years to come." —Stanley J. Stein, Princeton University

"A brilliant and comprehensive account of Brazil's rise from a small Portuguese colony to a vast and powerful empire. Maestri's book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Brazil, Latin America, or the Atlantic world." —Stuart B. Schwartz, Yale University

"A sweeping and authoritative history of Brazil that is both scholarly and accessible. Maestri's book is a major contribution to the field of Brazilian history." —Joaquim Nabuco, Universidade de São Paulo

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