Description
The History of Brazil unfolds in narrative chronological chapters beginning with the Portuguese conquest and continues up to the beginning of the 21st century. Short biographical sketches of 40 prominent Brazilians, a glossary of Portuguese terms and a bibliographical essay add reference value to this work.Table of Contents: Preface An Earthly Paradise Early Brazil Independence and Empire The Republic (1889-1930) The Vargas Era (1930-1954) Dictatorship and Democracy (1954-1999) Political Culture Social and Economic Realities Appendix Glossary of Selected Terms Bibliographical Essay Index
