This book analyzes the historical processes of Brazil's development from the European encounter in 1500 to independence in 1822. It offers a detailed treatment of Brazil's contemporary government and politics, including the 1994 elections, exploring its rich cultural heritage.
Highlighting crucial periods of dynamic socioeconomic and political change, Comparative Latin American Politics provides a balanced, concise overview of select Latin American countries without underestimating the complexities of a region noted for its striking differences.
This chronologically organized text provides comprehensive historical coverage of Latin America's politics and development from colonial times to the twenty-first century.