About this title: Now brought up to date in a new edition, Brazil traces the history of Brazil over the last 500 years. Considered one of the most lively and informative of it's kind, this text employs a political and economic narrative while still including relevant information on society and culture. Beginning with the discovery of Brazil by Pedro Alvares Cabral, the text covers the colonization by the Portugese in the face of Spanish, French, and Dutch competition. It then moves to the creation of the repubilc of Brazil, including coverage of the emergence of the coffee trade and the issue of slavery, with ...
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195058093ISBN:0195058097
Description: Good. Hardcover ex-library book with dust jacket in good condition. All usual stamps and markings. Pages are clean and the binding is tight. read more
Binding: PAPERBACK
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN-13:9780195058109ISBN:0195058100
Description: Good. 0195058100 25577 PB; spine creased, text has highlighting, cover has light shelf wear-allow up to 21 business days for standard USPS media mai l. wt2lbpf. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195058109ISBN:0195058100
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 234x152 mm. (270) as one of the most recognized experts on brazil, thomas e. skidmore has compiled a much-needed and brief yet complete study of the country's rich ethnic, political, economic, industrial and social history. written for both general readers and students of latin american culture and history, brazil examines the blessings of the country's ethnic diversity, wealth of natural resources, and rapid economic and industrial development, as well as the problems, ... read more
Edition: Second Edition
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date Published: 2009
ISBN-13:9780195374551ISBN:019537455X
Description: BRAND NEW PAPERBACK. 234x156 mm. (304) now brought up to date in a new edition, brazil traces the history of brazil over the last 500 years. considered one of the most lively and informative of it's kind, this text employs a political and economic narrative while still including relevant information on society and culture. (Paperback) read more
Description: New. **** FIRST EDITION COPY **** Oxford University Press-Out-of-Print and extremely rare to find a new, first edition of this title-dust jacket preserved and protected with Brodart, non-adhesive, clear jacket cover. read more
Description: Very Good. 1999 Paperback. Orders usually ship on or before next business day. May have highlighting. We send best copy available. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1999-03-25
ISBN-13:9780195058109ISBN:0195058100
Description: Good. All books in Acceptable-Good condition. Books may NOT include Online Access Codes (InfoTrac, MyEconLab). Books MAY contain highliting/bent pages. We ship M-F. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 1999
ISBN-13:9780195058109ISBN:0195058100
Description: Good. Books have varying amounts of wear and highlighting. Usually ships within 24 hours in quality packaging. Satisfaction guaranteed. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Date Published: 3/25/1999
ISBN-13:9780195058093ISBN:0195058097
Description: Good. 0195058097 Ex Library copy with usual stamps, stickers and library markings. Pages are unmarked--We provide prompt shipping and delivery confirmations-All items are guaranteed. read more
Description: Good. 0195058097 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
"I first read this book when I was preparing to move to the northeast of Brazil back in A.D. 2000.
After seven years of experiencing life in Brazil, I am finding it profitable to re-read. In a very readable manner, the book outlines the economic, social, and political changes over the last five centuries that have contributed to making Brazil what it is today.
I would say that if you have or will have any close contact with Brazil or Brazilians, this book (or one like it) is a must-read.
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