Brasil
The book presents a new, unconventional history of Brazil that covers more than five centuries, combining accessible prose, original documentation, and rich iconography. It explores not only grand historical narratives but also everyday life, artistic expression, culture, minorities, economic cycles, and social conflicts, often challenging traditional dates and events. The resulting account portrays a long process of social struggles and incomplete progress, with failed citizenship, contradictory mixed‑heritage legacy, and violence as persistent elements.