Abolition - Eduardo Bueno
Abolition: A History of Slavery in Brazil
Eduardo Bueno's Abolition is a comprehensive and meticulously researched history of slavery in Brazil, from its origins in the 16th century to its final abolition in 1888. Bueno draws on a wide range of sources, including slave narratives, plantation records, and government documents, to paint a vivid and often harrowing picture of the lives of enslaved Africans in Brazil.
A Brutal Legacy
Slavery was a central part of the Brazilian economy for over 300 years. Millions of Africans were forcibly brought to Brazil to work on sugar plantations, coffee farms, and other agricultural enterprises. They were subjected to unimaginable cruelty and abuse, and their lives were often cut short by disease, malnutrition, or violence.
Resistance and Rebellion
Despite the brutality of slavery, enslaved Africans in Brazil never gave up hope of freedom. They resisted their oppressors in a variety of ways, including逃跑, sabotage, and armed rebellion. The most famous of these rebellions was the Quilombo dos Palmares, a community of escaped slaves that existed for over a century in the northeastern state of Alagoas.
The Long Road to Abolition
The abolition of slavery in Brazil was a long and complex process. It began in the early 19th century with the rise of abolitionist movements in Brazil and Europe. These movements gained momentum in the 1850s and 1860s, as Brazil became increasingly isolated from the rest of the world due to its continued practice of slavery.
In 1888, after years of pressure from abolitionists and international condemnation, Brazil finally abolished slavery. The Lei Áurea (Golden Law) was signed into law on May 13, 1888, and it declared that all slaves in Brazil were free.
A Legacy of Inequality
The abolition of slavery was a major turning point in Brazilian history, but it did not end racial inequality in Brazil. Afro-Brazilians continued to face discrimination and poverty, and they remain marginalized in many aspects of Brazilian society today.
Abolition is a powerful and moving account of one of the darkest chapters in human history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, Brazil, or the fight for human rights.
Why You Should Read Abolition
Abolition is a well-written and engaging book that is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery, Brazil, or the fight for human rights.
Here are a few reasons why you should read Abolition:
- It is a comprehensive and meticulously researched history of slavery in Brazil. Bueno draws on a wide range of sources to paint a vivid and often harrowing picture of the lives of enslaved Africans in Brazil.
- It is a powerful and moving account of one of the darkest chapters in human history. Abolition is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of slavery, Brazil, or the fight for human rights.
- It is a well-written and engaging book that is sure to appeal to a wide range of readers. Abolition is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of slavery, Brazil, or the fight for human rights.
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