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A Brief History of Brazil (Paperback, Second Edition)
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A Brief History of Brazil (Paperback, Second Edition)
Series: Brief History S.
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Only slightly smaller in size than the United States, Brazil is the
fifth largest country in the world. It is home to exotic Rio de
Janeiro, the mighty Amazon River, the world-renowned Carnival, and
of course, its shrinking rainforests. A Brief History of Brazil
offers a concise yet comprehensive account of the rich and varied
history of Brazil, placing the political, economic, and cultural
events of today into broad historical context. The book opens with
an overview of pre-colonial Brazil and goes on to examine the
history of Portuguese exploration, through the early years of the
slave trade between Africa and the Americas, and the creation of
the largest slaveholding society in the modern world. During this
era, a vibrant African culture left its mark, joined by influences
from European, Asian, and Middle Eastern immigrants, all of which
combined to create modern Brazil. After a short-lived First
Republic at the turn of the twentieth century, Brazil experienced
more than three decades of military dictatorship before it
developed the vibrant democracy that characterizes the country
today. ""A Brief History of Brazil"" also examines key historical
figures and the hallmarks of Brazilian popular culture: soccer,
Carnival, music, and television. This text refers to the Hardcover
edition.
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