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    With a land mass larger than the continental United States, a unique culture that is part European, African, and indigenous, and the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is one of the most important--yet one of the least understood--nations in the world. Thomas Skidmore, a preeminent authority on Brazil, vividly traces the 500 years of Brazil's development. Its epic story begins in the wake of Vasco da Gama's historic circumnavigation of the globe, when another Portuguese vessel, commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral, ran aground on the coast of Brazil in April 1500. From there Skidmore probes Portugal's remarkable command of the vast country in the face of the advances of the Spanish, French, and Dutch colonial interests; Brazil's compromised independence in 1822; its evolution as the center of world coffee cultivation; and the creation of the republic in the late nineteenth century. He also examines its unique forms of modernist art and literature, the dictatorship of Getulio Vargas and the military coups, and the liberal reforms of current President Fernando Henrique Cardoso. Informed by the most recent scholarship available, Brazil explores the country's many blessings: ethnic diversity, racial democracy, a vibrant cultural life, and a wealth of natural resources. But, as Skidmore writes, the Brazilians must also grapple with a history of political instability and military rule, a deplorable environmental record, chronic inflation, and international debt. An ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate courses in Latin American history, this eloquent and detailed look at Brazil will be the standard history of the country for years to come. .

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    With a land mass larger than the continental United States, a unique culture that is part European, African, and indigenous, and the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is one of the most important--yet one of the least understood--nations in the world. Thomas Skidmore, a preeminent authority on Brazil, vividly traces the 500 years of Brazil's development. Its epic story begins in the wake of Vasco da Gama's historic circumnavigation of the globe, when another Portuguese vessel, commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral, ran aground on the coast of Brazil in April 1500. From there Skidmore probes Portugal's remarkable command of the vast country in the face of the advances of the Spanish, French, and Dutch colonial interests; Brazil's compromised independence in 1822; its evolution as the center of world coffee cultivation; and the creation of the republic in the late nineteenth century. He also examines its unique forms of modernist art and literature, the dictatorship of Getulio Vargas and the military coups, and the liberal reforms of current President Fernando Henrique Cardoso. Informed by the most recent scholarship available, Brazil explores the country's many blessings: ethnic diversity, racial democracy, a vibrant cultural life, and a wealth of natural resources. But, as Skidmore writes, the Brazilians must also grapple with a history of political instability and military rule, a deplorable environmental record, chronic inflation, and international debt. An ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate courses in Latin American history, this eloquent and detailed look at Brazil will be the standard history of the country for years to come. .

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    With a land mass larger than the continental United States, a unique culture that is part European, African, and indigenous, and the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is one of the most important--yet one of the least understood--nations in the world. Thomas Skidmore, a preeminent authority on Brazil, vividly traces the 500 years of Brazil's development. Its epic story begins in the wake of Vasco da Gama's historic circumnavigation of the globe, when another Portuguese vessel, commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral, ran aground on the coast of Brazil in April 1500. From there Skidmore probes Portugal's remarkable command of the vast country in the face of the advances of the Spanish, French, and Dutch colonial interests; Brazil's compromised independence in 1822; its evolution as the center of world coffee cultivation; and the creation of the republic in the late nineteenth century. He also examines its unique forms of modernist art and literature, the dictatorship of Getulio Vargas and the military coups, and the liberal reforms of current President Fernando Henrique Cardoso. Informed by the most recent scholarship available, Brazil explores the country's many blessings: ethnic diversity, racial democracy, a vibrant cultural life, and a wealth of natural resources. But, as Skidmore writes, the Brazilians must also grapple with a history of political instability and military rule, a deplorable environmental record, chronic inflation, and international debt. An ideal choice for undergraduate and graduate courses in Latin American history, this eloquent and detailed look at Brazil will be the standard history of the country for years to come. .

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    Brazil: Five Centuries of Change by Thomas E.

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    Original Title: Brazil


    ISBN: 0195058100
    ISBN13: 9780195058109
    Autor: Thomas E. Skidmore/Skidmore/ Thomas E. Skidmore/ Thomas E.
    Rating: 4.7 of 5 stars (2153) counts
    Original Format: Paperback, 272 pages
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    Published: March 25th 1999 / by Oxford University Press, USA
    Language: English
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    With a land mass larger than the continental United States, a unique culture that is part European,
    African, and indigenous, and the largest economy in Latin America, Brazil is one of the most
    important--yet one of the least understood--nations in the world.
    Thomas Skidmore, a preeminent authority on Brazil, vividly traces the 500 years of Brazil's
    development. Its epic story begins in the wake of Vasco da Gama's historic circumnavigation of
    the globe, when another Portuguese vessel, commanded by Pedro Alvares Cabral, ran aground
    on the coast of Brazil in April 1500. From there Skidmore probes Portugal's remarkable command
    of the vast country in the face of the advances of the Spanish, French, and Dutch colonial
    interests; Brazil's compromised independence in 1822; its evolution as the center of world coffee
    cultivation; and the creation of the republic in the late nineteenth century. He also examines its
    unique forms of modernist art and literature, the dictatorship of Getulio Vargas and the military
    coups, and the liberal reforms of current President Fernando Henrique Cardoso. Informed by the
    most recent scholarship available, Brazil explores the country's many blessings: ethnic diversity,
    racial democracy, a vibrant cultural life, and a wealth of natural resources. But, as Skidmore
    writes, the Brazilians must also grapple with a history of political instability and military rule, a
    deplorable environmental record, chronic inflation, and international debt. An ideal choice for
    undergraduate and graduate courses in Latin American history, this eloquent and detailed look at
    Brazil will be the standard history of the country for years to come. .

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    - Brazil: Five Centuries of Change (Paperback)


    - Brazil: Five Centuries of Change (Hardcover)

    - Brazil: Five Centuries of Change (Latin American Histories)

    - Brazil: Five Centuries of Change. Latin American Histories. (ebook)

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    Britta
    Rated it: really liked it
    This was a really fascinating read. I have become more and more intrigued by Brazil with each
    passing day due to my love for Brazilian dance and spiritual traditions. The history of Brazil is
    equally intriguing. Like for instance, I never knew Brazil was an Empire! Or that the entire
    Portuguese court, along with some 50 thousand couriers, military, etc. moved to Rio during the
    Napoleonic Wars! No other European monarch ever even visited their colonies in the New World,
    let alone set up their ent
    This was a really fascinating read. I have become more and more intrigued by Brazil with each
    passing day due to my love for Brazilian dance and spiritual traditions. The history of Brazil is
    equally intriguing. Like for instance, I never knew Brazil was an Empire! Or that the entire
    Portuguese court, along with some 50 thousand couriers, military, etc. moved to Rio during the
    Napoleonic Wars! No other European monarch ever even visited their colonies in the New World,
    let alone set up their entire court there. Found myself more and more disappointed in my public
    school education which never gave a thought to anything south of the border in our "history" class!
    The actual writing is very dry and academic, but if you are purely seeking good info about Brazilian
    history, this is a great place to start.
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