Canudos: Fanaticism or the Fight for the Land?

A gripping historical account of a forgotten conflict

In the late 19th century, a small town in the Brazilian sertão became the scene of a bloody conflict that would shake the nation. Canudos, a remote settlement founded by a charismatic religious leader named Antônio Conselheiro, was home to a community of impoverished peasants who had been marginalized by the wealthy landowners and corrupt politicians of the region.

When the government sent troops to suppress the rebellion, the people of Canudos resisted fiercely, fighting for their land and their way of life. The conflict that ensued was brutal and bloody, and the town was eventually destroyed.

A story of courage, resilience, and the struggle for justice

Canudos: Fanaticism or the Fight for the Land? is a gripping historical account of this forgotten conflict. Renato Mocellin, a renowned Brazilian historian, draws on extensive research and firsthand accounts to bring to life the story of the people of Canudos and their struggle for justice.

Mocellin's book is a powerful indictment of the social and economic inequality that has plagued Brazil for centuries. He shows how the people of Canudos were victims of a system that favored the wealthy and powerful, and how they were willing to fight and die for their rights.

A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history

Canudos: Fanaticism or the Fight for the Land? is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history. It is a story of courage, resilience, and the struggle for justice that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Praise for Canudos: Fanaticism or the Fight for the Land?

"A powerful and moving account of a forgotten conflict that sheds light on the deep social and economic divisions that have plagued Brazil for centuries." —Jornal do Brasil

"A must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history. Mocellin's book is a gripping and thought-provoking account of a conflict that has been largely forgotten by history." —O Globo

"A powerful indictment of the social and economic inequality that has plagued Brazil for centuries. Mocellin's book is a must-read for anyone who cares about justice and human rights." —Folha de S.Paulo

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Canudos: Fanaticism or the Fight for the Land? is available now at your local bookstore or online. Order your copy today and learn the true story of one of the most important conflicts in Brazilian history.