A History of Brazil

by E. Bradford Burns

Book Overview

Here is a new edition of the book generally acclaimed as the best single-volume history of Brazil. It has been thoroughly revised and updated to include expanded treatment of intellectual, social, and popular history, and to provide increased coverage of labor, blacks, women, and the military in Brazilian history.

Complete in breadth and chronological span, A History of Brazil is a panoramic interpretation of the Brazilian past from...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231079559
• ISBN13: 9780231079556
• Release Date: April 1993
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 544 Pages
• Weight: 1.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Complete History

This book is a greatly written historical time line of Brazil. At first, the immensity of the book may strike you as a long read. However, if your interest lies in finding connection between history and contemporary culture of a nation, this book will keep you captivated. I was born in Brazil, so I have direct connection with the culture. When I first begun reading this book I was a little discouraged because of it being written by an American native (A History of Brazil). It didn't take me long however, to become enthralled with Burns' knowledge of Brazilian history and collaborative research. If you are interested in world history, or Brazilian history, this book is a must have on the bookshelf.