Citizen Emperor - Pedro II and the Making of Brazil, 1825-1891

"Likely to become a cornerstone in Brazilian historiography . . . Citizen Emperor is an eloquently written, evenhanded and full-bodied treatment of Pedro II, the man, the monarch, and his times. . . . Comprehensively researched and documented, this work is liberally endowed with revealing quotations from family, friends, observers, and the emperor himself."--Luso-Brazilian Review
"This well-written major work is thoroughly researched, and it covers Dom Pedro's life in great detail. He will not need another biographer."--History: Review of New Books

List of contents

Preface; 1. Born to rule, 1825-31; 2. No safety here, 1831-40; 3. Savior of his country, 1840-45; 4. Taking charge, 1845-53; 5. The daily round, 1853-64; 6. The usages of power, 1853-64; 7. Triumphs of the will, 1864-71; 8. Heirs and enemies, 1871-76; 9. Letting go, 1876-81; 10. Overtaken by time, 1881-87; 11. The hand of fate, 1887-89; 12. To die in exile, 1889-91; Afterword: the voice of history; Notes; Index.

About the author

Roderick J. Barman teaches history at the University of British Columbia

Summary

In the history of post-colonial Latin America no person has held power so firmly and for so long as did Pedro II as emperor of Brazil. This is the first full-length biography in 60 years, and the first in any language to make close use of Pedro II's diaries and family papers.

Product details

• Authors: Roderick Barman, Roderick J Barman, Roderick J. Barman, Barman Roderick
• Publisher: Stanford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9780804744003
• ISBN: 978-0-8047-4400-3
• No. of pages: 277
• Dimensions: 235 mm x 156 mm x 34 mm
• Weight: 814 g
• Illustrations: 61 figures, 4 maps, 5 tables
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education