A History of Brazil

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Summary: Comprehensive History of Brazil
Review: This book has been a college classroom textbook for years now, and still is probably the best introduction to Brazilian history. Add it to "Rebellion in the Backlands," "The Brazilian Sound," and "Tent of Miracles," and you'll have a nice library about Brazilian culture.

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Summary: Unfortunately the best out there on the history of Brazil.
Review: This book is, unfortunately, the best English book on the history of Brazil. I really wanted to learn more about the history of Brazil, so I read the whole book, and I learned a lot. However, the book is not broken down by subjects, or events, or individuals, and is just written all together as one continuous stream of thought, which makes it somewhat hard to read and follow. In addition, there is very little insight into the individuals (and their motives) who shaped Brazil. I think only Dom Pedro II got more than a paragraph. This book was clearly written by someone from the "old school." Isn't there a fresh young history professor out there looking to make a name for him or herself who could write a better book? If so, get to work, and I'll buy your book. Brazilian history is very interesting, and remains fascinating even when presented in this dull format.

Dr. Burns, at least get some better pictures and maps in your next version!

Rating:
Summary: Unfortunately the best out there on the history of Brazil.
Review: This book is, unfortunately, the best English book on the history of Brazil. I really wanted to learn more about the history of Brazil, so I read the whole book, and I learned a lot. However, the book is not broken down by subjects, or events, or individuals, and is just written all together as one continuous stream of thought, which makes it somewhat hard to read and follow. In addition, there is very little insight into the individuals (and their motives) who shaped Brazil. I think only Dom Pedro II got more than a paragraph. This book was clearly written by someone from the "old school." Isn't there a fresh young history professor out there looking to make a name for him or herself who could write a better book? If so, get to work, and I'll buy your book. Brazilian history is very interesting, and remains fascinating even when presented in this dull format.

Dr. Burns, at least get some better pictures and maps in your next version!