Questa serie offre prospettive innovative su temi e problemi centrali della storia latinoamericana, dal periodo coloniale ai giorni nostri. Ogni volume fornisce una sintesi concisa ma autorevole, ideale per studenti universitari. Affronta argomenti cruciali come il colonialismo, la schiavitù, le rivoluzioni e le questioni sociali e culturali. Ausili didattici come bibliografie, cronologie e brevi biografie di figure chiave sono inclusi per facilitare un approfondimento.
Anthony Knivet's Admirable Adventures is the earliest detailed description of Brazil written by an Englishman. His account gives unique firsthand glimpse into the land and people of early colonial Brazil, including descriptions of native tribes and local habits given for the first time.
Covering four centuries, this work delves into the complexities of the Atlantic slave trade, exploring its historical impact, economic implications, and the human experiences of those involved. It highlights the systems of capture, transport, and exploitation, as well as the resistance and resilience of enslaved individuals. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of how the trade shaped societies on both sides of the Atlantic, making it a critical resource for understanding this dark chapter in history.
The book explores the significant waves of immigration to Brazil from Europe, Asia, and the Middle East starting in the nineteenth century. It delves into the diverse backgrounds of these immigrants, their contributions to Brazilian society, and the cultural exchanges that shaped the nation. Through historical analysis, it highlights the complexities of identity, assimilation, and the socio-economic impacts of this migration on Brazil's development.
This book examines how Gilberto Freyre's notion of mesticagem (race mixing) became the overwhelmingly dominant narrative of national identity in twentieth-century Brazil.
A fascinating study of Chica da Silva, a freed woman of color in a Brazilian town. Her story reveals the world she inhabited, and the myths that were later created around her. She came to symbolise both racial democracy, and the stereotypes attributed to the Brazilian black or mulatta female.