The Rest Is HistoryNovember 30, 2022

268: Brazil: The Last Emperor

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About This Episode

As promised during the Portugal mini-series, Tom and Dominic are returning to Brazil to discuss its history post-independence. This episode will focus upon the Brazilian Empire, in particular the Emperor Pedro II. How did this boy who acceded to the throne at six years old, come to receive a French state funeral in front of 300,000 Parisians in the pouring rain? Join The Rest Is History Club (www.restishistorypod.com) for ad-free listening to the full archive, weekly bonus episodes, live streamed shows and access to an exclusive chatroom community. *The Rest Is History Live Tour 2023*: Tom and Dominic are back on tour this autumn! See them live in London, New Zealand, and Australia! Buy your tickets here: restishistorypod.com Twitter: @TheRestHistory @holland_tom @dcsandbrook

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Brazil, a Biography

Eloisa Starling and Lilia Moritz-Schwartz

“It's the definitive English language history, I think, of Brazil, sort of academic history of Brazil.”

ASIN: B07LGGSMG5

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The War at the End of the World

Mario Vargas Llosa

“The book discusses the War of Canudos in the 1890s, led by Antonio the Counselor, which appealed to former slaves and resulted in significant casualties against the Brazilian government.”

ASIN: N/A

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