History of Brazil: Formation, Development, and Transformations of a State-Continent (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798252844053)

This volume offers a broad and structured analysis of Brazilian history, from pre-Columbian indigenous civilizations to the political, economic, and environmental challenges of the 21st century. Through forty chapters, the book reconstructs the formation of a continental state marked by profound transformations: Portuguese colonization, the plantation economy, African slavery, independence, the Empire, the oligarchic Republic, industrialization, military rule, and the subsequent democratic transition.

Particular attention is paid to the structural issues that have shaped Brazilian society: the agrarian question, social and racial inequalities, the role of the state in economic development, territorial integration, and the evolution of democratic institutions. The historical journey is analyzed not as a linear sequence of events, but as a complex process, marked by continuities and ruptures, conflicts and compromises.

From the formation of national identity to the international rise as an emerging power, to the contemporary tensions between political polarization and global responsibility, the book offers a rigorous and accessible reading of Brazil's trajectory. What emerges is a portrait of a dynamic country, marked by profound contradictions but endowed with extraordinary cultural, economic, and human resources.

A work designed for students, scholars, and readers interested in gaining a deeper understanding of one of the central figures in Latin American history and the contemporary world.

Author: Francesco Addesso
ISBN-13: 9798252844053
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 03/19/2026
Pages: 226
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.57d