Ruy Barbosa: Brazilian Crusader for the Essential Freedoms

By Charles W. Turner

Book Overview

Ruy Barbosa: Brazilian Crusader for the Essential Freedoms is a biography written by Charles W. Turner. The book tells the story of Ruy Barbosa, a Brazilian statesman, diplomat, writer, and jurist who lived from 1849 to 1923. Barbosa was a prominent figure in Brazilian politics during the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was known for his tireless efforts to defend the essential freedoms of the Brazilian people.The book begins with a detailed account of Barbosa's early life, including his upbringing in Salvador, Bahia, and his education in law and philosophy. It then goes on to describe his early political career, which included stints as a member of the Brazilian parliament and as a diplomat in Europe and the United States.The bulk of the book focuses on Barbosa's crusade for the essential freedoms of the Brazilian people. These freedoms included freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom from arbitrary arrest and imprisonment. Barbosa was a fierce opponent of the authoritarian government that ruled Brazil at the time and worked tirelessly to promote democratic values and institutions.The book also delves into Barbosa's personal life, including his relationship with his wife and children, as well as his friendships with other prominent intellectuals and politicians of the time. Throughout the book, Turner provides a vivid portrait of Barbosa as a man of great intellect, integrity, and passion, who dedicated his life to the betterment of his country and his fellow citizens.Overall, Ruy Barbosa: Brazilian Crusader for the Essential Freedoms is a compelling biography that offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of one of Brazil's most important historical figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Brazilian history, politics, or culture.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162793414
• ISBN13: 9781162793412
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"