A History of Modern Brazil - The Past Against the Future

Over time, Brazil has evolved into a well-defined nation with a strong sense of identity. From the natural beauty of the Amazon River to the exciting resort city of Rio de Janeiro, from soccer champion PelZ to classical musician Villa Lobos, Brazil is known as a distinctive, diverse country. This book provides a well-rounded, brief history of Brazil that uniquely focuses on both the politics and culture of the republic. Colin MacLachlan uses a political narrative to frame the evolution of national culture and the formation of national identity. He evaluates Brazilian myths, stereotypes, and icons such as soccer and dancing as part of the historical analysis. A History of Modern Brazil will inform and entertain students in courses on Brazil and modern Latin America.

List of contents

Chapter 1 Acknowledgments Chapter 2 Chronology Chapter 3 Glossary Chapter 4 Introduction Chapter 5 The Imperial Experience Chapter 6 Ascendant Republic Chapter 7 Republican Complexity Chapter 8 The Vargas Regime and Its Legacy Chapter 9 Under Army Command Chapter 10 Resurrection Chapter 11 Brazil in the New Century Chapter 12 The Historical Trajectory Chapter 13 Selected Bibliography Chapter 14 Index

Product details

• Authors: Colin M. Maclachlan, MacLachlan Colin M.
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 01.09.2003
• EAN: 9780842051224
• ISBN: 978-0-8420-5122-4
• Dimensions: 159 mm x 237 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 585 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Brazil, HISTORY / Latin America / South America, History of the Americas