Backlands - The Canudos Campaign (Paperback)

An important new translation of a fundamental work of Brazilian literature
Written by a former army lieutenant, civil engineer, and journalist, "Backlands" is Euclides da Cunha's vivid and poignant portrayal of Brazil's infamous War of Canudos. The deadliest civil war in Brazilian history, the conflict during the 1890s was between the government and the village of Canudos in the northeastern state of Bahia, which had been settled by 30,000 followers of the religious zealot Antonio Conselheiro. Far from just an objective retelling, da Cunha's story shows both the significance of this event and the complexities of Brazilian society.
Published here in a new translation by Elizabeth Lowe, and featuring an introduction by one of the foremost scholars of Latin America, this is sure to remain one of the best chronicles of war ever penned.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2010
First published:	May 2010
Authors:	Euclides Da Cunha
Dimensions:	198 x 143 x 26mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	544
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-310607-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > 1800 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Military history Books > Social sciences > Warfare & defence > War & defence operations > Battles & campaigns Books > History > American history > 1800 to 1900 Books > History > History of specific subjects > Military history
LSN:	0-14-310607-4
Barcode:	9780143106074

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