Originally published in 1922, this enlightening work offers a detailed analysis of the politics, society, and economy of Brazil in the early 20th century, more than 100 years after its independence from Portugal. The author, a respected historian and scholar of Latin America, provides an insightful and nuanced view of Brazil's culture, traditions, and struggles, as well as its hopes and aspirations for the future. An essential resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of Brazil. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.