The surrender of Paraguay, marking the end of the first phase in the Paraguayan War
09/18/2023Categories: Imperial, Today in Brazil, War of Paraguay

Today in Brazil: The surrender of Paraguay, marking the end of the first phase in the Paraguayan War

On September 18, 1865, the surrender of the Paraguayan Lieutenant Colonel Antonio de la Cruz Estigarribia took place in the presence of Emperor Dom Pedro II of Brazil and the Presidents Bartolomé Mitre of Argentina and Venancio Flores in Rio Grande do Sul, thereby concluding the first phase of the Paraguayan War. Although the surrender could have marked the end of the conflict, Brazil insisted on the death of Solano López, prolonging the conflict further.

The surrender of Paraguay, marking the end of the first phase in the Paraguayan War
Capitulation of Paraguayans locked in the city of Uruguaiana (L’Illustration: journal universel, Vol. XLVII, nº 1.197, 1866)
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The paraguayan cannon "El Cristiano"
08/20/2023Categories: Imperial, War of Paraguay

The paraguayan cannon “El Cristiano”

The War of Paraguay, which took place between 1864 and 1870, was one of the most brutal wars in the history of South America. It involved the Triple Alliance, composed of Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay, against Paraguay. Brazil entered the war due to the seizure of the ship Marquês de Olinda on the Paraguay River and the invasion of Paraguayan troops in Mato Grosso. Argentina also declared war on Paraguay after the Paraguayan invasion in the Corrientes region.

The paraguayan cannon "El Cristiano"

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Florianópolis: A monument in honor of those who died in the Paraguayan War
08/08/2023Categories: Imperial, War of Paraguay

A monument in Florianópolis in honor of those who died in the Paraguayan War

The monument in honor of the Santa Catarina people who died in the Paraguayan War was inaugurated in 1876 at Praça XV in the city of Florianópolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina. The work was intended to be named the “Commemorative Column,” but it became known as the monument to the 51 Santa Catarina natives who died in the Paraguayan War (1864-1870).

Florianópolis: A monument in honor of those who died in the Paraguayan War

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Review: The Kingdom That Was Not of This World, by Marcos Costa
06/28/2023Categories: Imperial, Republican, Reviews, War of Paraguay

Review: The Kingdom That Was Not of This World, by Marcos Costa

The book The Kingdom That Was Not of This World: Chronicle of an Unproclaimed Republic was published in 2015 by Valentina Publishers. This non-fiction work was written by Marcos Costa, and I read it in the Kindle version. Marcos Costa initially considered becoming an architect but soon changed his mind and pursued History at UNESP – Assis campus. He obtained a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Social History, also from UNESP.

Marcos Costa is a historian, university professor, researcher, and writer. He has authored numerous articles published in academic journals, as well as the books The Obscure Book of the Discovery of Brazil, The History of Brazil for Those in a Hurry, and The Man Who Did Not Want to Be Immortal.

Review: The Kingdom That Was Not of This World, by Marcos Costa
The Kingdom That Was Not of This World, by Marcos Costa
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Discover the reason why Count d'Eu became the commander-in-chief in the War of Paraguay
06/24/2023Categories: Imperial, War of Paraguay

Discover the reason why Count d’Eu became the commander-in-chief in the War of Paraguay

The War of Paraguay began in December 1864, and it is considered the largest conflict ever to occur in South America to this day. At the time the war started, the Count d’Eu was in Europe and openly expressed his desire to participate in the conflict to Emperor Dom Pedro II. It was expected that upon his return to Brazil, he would immediately head to the front lines, as the emperor himself had appointed him as a general of the Brazilian army.

Discover the reason why Count d'Eu became the commander-in-chief in the War of Paraguay

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