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Brazil: a Biography
History巴西：一部传记
(brazil) Lilia Moritz Schwartz Et Al.
Since Europeans first set foot in Brazil in 1500, it has been a place of profound fascination. More than anywhere else in the "New World," Brazil displayed both beauty and splendor, but it also witnessed some of the most horrific atrocities committed by Europeans. This work, written by two leading Brazilian historians, aims to show the history of this vast country from its origins to the 21st century. This book depicts the different periods but near-continuous struggles to establish political institutions and social frameworks, achieve stable economic growth, and protect civil rights - which are the main themes of this book. While in some ways Brazil still hasn't quite achieved that, it remains one of the world's great proving grounds: creative, ruthless and unique. The history of Brazil is a fascinating biography for locals and outsiders alike.
Since Europeans first set foot in Brazil in 1500, it has been a place of profound fascination. More than anywhere else in the "New World," Brazil displayed both beauty and splendor, but it also witnessed some of the most horrific atrocities committed by Europeans. This work, written by two leading Brazilian historians, aims to show the history of this vast country from its origins to the 21st century. This book depicts the different periods but near-continuous struggles to establish political institutions and social frameworks, achieve stable economic growth, and protect civil rights - which are the main themes of this book. While in some ways Brazil still hasn't quite achieved that, it remains one of the world's great proving grounds: creative, ruthless and unique. The history of Brazil is a fascinating biography for locals and outsiders alike.