Secret Dialogues

by Kenneth P. Serbin

Book Overview

Secret Dialogues uncovers an unexpected development in modern Latin American history: the existence of secret talks between generals and Roman Catholic bishops at the height of Brazil's military dictatorship. During the brutal term of Em\u00edlio Garrastaz\u00fa M\u00e9dici, the Catholic Church became famous for its progressivism. However, new archival sources demonstrate that the church also sought to retain its privileges and influence by exploring...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0822957264
• ISBN13: 9780822957263
• Release Date: October 2000
• Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Press
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"