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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Review: Why I Still Remain a Monarchist, by Joaquim Nabuco
06/28/2023Categories: Republican, Reviews

Review: Why I Still Remain a Monarchist, by Joaquim Nabuco

The book “Why I Still Remain a Monarchist” by Joaquim Nabuco is a work that explores the personal and historical reasons of the author for maintaining his monarchical position in a republican context. Published in 1913, the book, which was originally released as a letter to the Diário do Comércio, presents arguments based on tradition, political stability, and the characteristics of the monarchical system that Brazil experienced before the military coup of 1889.

Review: Why I Still Remain a Monarchist, by Joaquim Nabuco
Why I Still Remain a Monarchist, by Joaquim Nabuco

 

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The best quotes from Machado de Assis
06/27/2023Categories: Curiosities, Imperial, Republican

The best quotes from Machado de Assis

Machado de Assis was one of the most renowned and influential Brazilian writers. Born on June 21, 1839, in Rio de Janeiro, he is considered one of the greatest masters of Portuguese-language literature. His works span various genres, including novels, short stories, poems, chronicles, and plays.

Throughout his life, Machado de Assis witnessed significant transformations in Brazil, from the end of the Empire to the Republic, and his work reflects this transition. His writings are marked by a profound psychological analysis of the characters and insightful social criticism, as well as a unique literary style characterized by irony and subtlety.

The best quotes from Machado de Assis

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