Review: The History of Brazil through its Constitutions, by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho
07/25/2023Categories: Imperial, Independence, Military Dictatorship, Republican, Republican Coup, Reviews, Vargas Era

Review: The History of Brazil through its Constitutions, by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho

The book The History of Brazil through its Constitutions is a comprehensive and fascinating work that traces Brazil’s trajectory from its colonial period to contemporary times, with a special focus on the different constitutions that shaped the country’s political and legal organization throughout the centuries.

Written by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho, the book offers a profound and detailed analysis of each of the main Brazilian constitutions, revealing the social, political, and economic contexts that drove their creation and the changes they brought to Brazilian society.

Review: The History of Brazil through its Constitutions, by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho
The History of Brazil through its Constitutions, by Rodrigo Saraiva Marinho
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The First Book Censored by the Brazilian Republic
07/20/2023Categories: Republican, Republican Coup

The First Book Censored by the Brazilian Republic

Eduardo Paulo da Silva Prado (São Paulo, 1860 – São Paulo, 1901), better known as Eduardo Prado, was one of the most notable Brazilian writers and political analysts. He was a founding member of the Brazilian Academy of Letters, a contributor to the work “Le Brésil” – published in 1889 on the occasion of the International Exhibition of Paris – and a friend of Barão do Rio Branco and the Portuguese writer Eça de Queirós.

The First Book Censored by the Brazilian Republic

 

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The best quotes from Joaquim Nabuco
07/18/2023Categories: Curiosities, Imperial, Republican

The best quotes from Joaquim Nabuco

Joaquim Aurélio Barreto Nabuco de Araújo was born on August 19, 1849, in Recife, Brazil. He was an important Brazilian politician, diplomat, writer, and abolitionist. From a young age, Nabuco showed interest and skill in literature and social issues. Nabuco was educated at home by private tutors and later studied law at the Faculty of Law in Recife. During his college years, he came into contact with abolitionist ideas, which sparked his passion for the fight against slavery.

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Biography Alberto Nepomuceno
07/16/2023Categories: Biography, Imperial, Republican

The history of Alberto Nepomuceno

Alberto Nepomuceno (1864-1920), a Brazilian conductor and composer, was born in Fortaleza, the capital of Ceará. His parents were Vitor Augusto Nepomuceno and Maria Virgínia de Oliveira Paiva. He began studying music with his father, who was a violinist, organist, teacher, and chapel master at the Cathedral of Fortaleza. In 1872, Nepomuceno and his family moved to Recife, where he started studying piano and violin. He became a staunch advocate for republican and abolitionist causes in Brazil.

Biography Alberto Nepomuceno
Portrait of Nepomuceno (1895) by Eliseu Visconti.
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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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