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The Forbidden Lands: Colonial Identity, Frontier Violence, and the Persistence of Brazil’s Eastern Indians, 1750-1830

SKU: 9780804751803

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Uncover the complex social fabric of colonial Brazil in this illuminating study. It dissects the intense frontier violence that defined 18th-century Minas Gerais, challenging conventional narratives of expansion. Discover the intricate racial and cultural conflicts between Luso-Brazilians, Afro-Brazilians, and indigenous peoples as they navigated territorial claims. This work is crucial for understanding Brazil’s internal consolidation and its place in the broader Atlantic world. Essential reading for students of Latin American history, post-colonial studies, and anyone fascinated by the persistence of indigenous societies during eras of global change.

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