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Lilia Moritz Schwarcz

Author of Brazil: A Biography

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Works by Lilia Moritz Schwarcz

Brazil: A Biography (2013) 325 copies, 6 reviews
IMPERIO EM PROCISSAO (2000) 13 copies
Um Olhar Sobre O Brasil (Em Portugues do Brasil) (2012) — Editor — 5 copies
Racismo no Brasil (2001) 3 copies

Associated Works

The Patriot (1915) — Introduction, some editions — 764 copies, 8 reviews
Afro-Atlantic Histories (2021) — Contributor — 58 copies
Getulio Vargas (Portuguese Edition) (2006) — Coordination — 26 copies

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Os brasileiros gostam de se crer diversos do que são. Tolerantes, abertos, pacíficos e acolhedores são alguns dos adjetivos que habitam frequentemente a mitologia nacional. Neste livro urgente e necessário, Lilia M. Schwarcz reconstitui a construção dessa narrativa oficial que acabou por obscurecer uma realidade bem menos suave, marcada pela herança perversa da escravidão e pelas lógicas de dominação do sistema colonial.
Ao investigar esses subterrâneos da história do país ― e show more suas permanências no presente ― a autora deixa expostas as raízes do autoritarismo no Brasil, e ajuda a entender por que fomos e continuamos a ser uma nação muito mais excludente que inclusiva, com um longo caminho pela frente na elaboração de uma agenda justa e igualitária. show less
This was outstanding throughout, a fascinating companion to a complex and difficult country. It’s the beating and bleeding heart of Brazil’s history wrapped in the alluring outerwear of a biography. My compliments not just to the authors but to their editors and publisher for the structure, pace and balance in the narrative. I am sure there will be an updated edition that deals with the complexities of the 2018 election and the early days of the Bolsonaro regime; another chapter could be show more devoted to the Lava Jato corruption scandal and its aftershocks. But in the meantime, this is the only place to start whether you're a casual reader or a serious student of Brazilian politics, society and culture.

A monumental achievement - thoroughly recommended.
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Uma leitura essencial para entender o que fez do Brasil, Brasil. O livro não se presta a ser uma história exaustiva do país. As autoras destacam alguns períodos e eventos para explicarem mais a fundo, e associam o momento político e econômico ao cultural e social.
A lucid and profound delineation of Brazilian history and what makes Brazil Brazil in a very comprehensive fashion. I was astounded by the depth of this breathtaking book. An amazing and exceptional read.

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