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A History of Brazil: Politics, Economy, Society, Diplomacy
Joseph Smith
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Description for A History of Brazil: Politics, Economy, Society, Diplomacy
paperback. A synthesis of developments and events in Brazilian history from the colonial period to the present, this volume is aimed at non-specialized readers and students, seeking a straightforward introduction to this unique Latin American country. Num Pages: 304 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSB; 3J; HBJK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 231 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 466.
A clearly structured and well-informed synthesis of developments and events in Brazilian history from the colonial period to the present, this volume is aimed at non-specialized readers and students, seeking a straightforward introduction to this unique Latin American country. Divided chronologically into five main historical periods - Colonial Brazil, Empire, the First Republic, the Estado Novo and events from 1964 to the present - the book explores the politics, economy, society, and diplomacy during each phase. The emphasis on diplomacy is particularly original and adds an unusual dimension to the book.
A clearly structured and well-informed synthesis of developments and events in Brazilian history from the colonial period to the present, this volume is aimed at non-specialized readers and students, seeking a straightforward introduction to this unique Latin American country. Divided chronologically into five main historical periods - Colonial Brazil, Empire, the First Republic, the Estado Novo and events from 1964 to the present - the book explores the politics, economy, society, and diplomacy during each phase. The emphasis on diplomacy is particularly original and adds an unusual dimension to the book.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Number of pages
304
Condition
New
Number of Pages
300
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780582257719
SKU
V9780582257719
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Ref
99-1
About Joseph Smith
Joseph Smith teaches in the Department of History, University of Exeter. He has published several books on diplomatic history and Latin America.
Reviews for A History of Brazil: Politics, Economy, Society, Diplomacy
" Joseph Smith's A History of Brazil is a marvellous study that is destined to become the standard textbook in the field. It is extremely well-organized, balanced, very readable and provides an outstandingly informative synthesis of the key developments and events in Brazilian history'. W.Michel Weis, Illinois Wesleyan University, History "This timely history provides...a valuable contribution to our understanding of Brazil ... Read more