The Colonial Background of Modern Brazil

by Caio Prado, Prado, Caio Prado JuÌnior

Book Overview

The Colonial Background of Modern Brazil explores the intricate historical processes that shaped Brazil from its colonial origins to the early 19th century, a period marking a decisive transition toward modernity. The book provides a detailed examination of how three centuries of Portuguese colonization laid the foundation for Brazil's distinct identity as a nation. Through analysis of social, political, and economic developments, the author...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520362659
• ISBN13: 9780520362659
• Release Date: May 2022
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 538 Pages
• Weight: 2.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"