Independence or Death - British Sailors and Brazilian Independence, 1822-25

List of contents

The politics of independence; the birth of a navy; General Brant in London; preparations in Rio; the blockade of Bahia; the pursuit; Cochrane in Maranhao; Grenfell in Para; victory; politics and prize money; the gathering storm; Taylor blockades Pernambuco; the confederation of the equator; Cochrane sails north; the parting of the ways; recognition and after; epilogue.

About the author

Brian Vale served for many years as a British Council representative in Latin America.

Summary

On 7th September 1822, Dom Pedro, Prince Regent of Brazil, declared his country independent and began the war of liberation against Portugal. Based on research from original documents and journals, the book details how independence was secured against all odds by seizing command of the sea, under the leadership of Lord Cochrane, to ensure the integrity of the new Brazilian empire. Set against the background of Brazilian politics and British foreign policy interests, this is a detailed account of the operations of the Brazilian navy during the transition to independence.

Foreword

Set against the background of Brazilian politics and Brazilian foreign policy interests, this is a detailed account of the operations of the Brazilian navy during the transition to independence.

Product details

• Authors: Brian Vale, Vale Brian
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.10.2020
• EAN: 9781350183551
• ISBN: 978-1-350-18355-1
• No. of pages: 224
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Brazil, HISTORY / Military / Naval, HISTORY / Maritime History & Piracy, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, maritime history, Naval forces & warfare, Naval forces and warfare