Belo Monte - A History of the Canudos War - José Rivair Macedo and Mário Maestri

Belo Monte: A History of the Canudos War

By José Rivair Macedo and Mário Maestri

A gripping account of one of the most fascinating and tragic conflicts in Brazilian history

In the late 19th century, a charismatic religious leader named Antônio Conselheiro gathered a group of followers in the remote sertão region of northeastern Brazil. They established a settlement called Canudos, which quickly grew into a thriving community. However, the Brazilian government saw Canudos as a threat to its authority, and in 1896, it sent a military force to destroy the settlement.

The Canudos War that followed was a brutal and bloody conflict that lasted for over a year. The Brazilian army was vastly superior in numbers and firepower, but the Canudos rebels fought with incredible courage and determination. In the end, the Brazilian government was victorious, but the cost was high. Thousands of people were killed, and the settlement of Canudos was completely destroyed.

Belo Monte: A History of the Canudos War is the definitive account of this fascinating and tragic conflict. Based on extensive research, the book provides a detailed and nuanced understanding of the causes, course, and consequences of the war. The authors also offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the people who fought on both sides of the conflict.

A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history, the Canudos War, or the human cost of religious fanaticism.

Praise for Belo Monte

"A masterful work of scholarship that is also a gripping read. Macedo and Maestri have written the definitive account of the Canudos War." — John Hemming, author of The Conquest of the Amazon

"A powerful and moving account of a forgotten conflict that still resonates today. Belo Monte is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history or the human condition." — Robert Skidelsky, author of John Maynard Keynes: A Biography

"A brilliant and thought-provoking book that challenges our understanding of religious fanaticism and the nature of war. Belo Monte is a major contribution to the field of Brazilian history." — Stanley J. Stein, author of Vassouras: A Brazilian Coffee County, 1850-1900

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