The Army In Brazilian History Vol I E Vol Ii

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"LIVRO NOVO 2 vol 1 e 2The Army in Brazil’s HistoryThe relevant presence of the soldier figure during the different phase of national life is the topic of the monumental O Exército na História do Brasil. The work, in four volumes, is based on trustworthy primary sources complete with rich iconography.The first volume addresses Brazil’s colonial phase, showing the activities of the Portuguese military organization in the 15th century in episodes such as: the Dutch and French invasions, the nativist movements and the territorial expansion that would give Brazil its current continental dimensions.The second volume – dedicated to the period of the United Kingdom and Empire – is focused on the armed forces’ role in national integration and the War of Independence. It also highlights other "