British Imperialism

British Imperialism

Author: P.J. Cain

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-01-14

Total Pages: 543

ISBN-13: 1317873521

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A milestone in the understanding of British history and imperialism, and truly global in its reach, this magisterial account received numerous accolades from reviewers in its first edition. The first to coin the phrase "gentlemanly capitalism", Cain and Hopkins make the strong and provocative argument that it is impossible to understand the nature and evolution of British imperialism without taking account of the peculiarities of her economic development. In particular, the growth of the financial sector - and above all, the City of London - played a crucial role in shaping the course of British history and Britain's relations overseas. Now with a substantive new introduction and a conclusion, the scope of the original account has been widened to include an innovative discussion of globalization.


Foreign Policy and Political Regime

Foreign Policy and Political Regime

Author: José Flávio Sombra Saraiva

Publisher: IBRI

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 365

ISBN-13: 8588270129

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No livro são analisadas as vinculações entre a alternância de regimes políticos e a formulação e a implementação da política externa. Além de estudos teóricos sobre o assunto, o livro publica análises inéditas sobre os casos do Brasil, EUA, França, Rússia, África do Sul, Argentina, Chile e outros, em perspectiva comparada.


A History of Brazil

A History of Brazil

Author: Joseph Smith

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2014-04-23

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1317890205

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A clearly structured and well-informed synthesis of developments and events in Brazilian history from the colonial period to the present, this volume is aimed at non-specialized readers and students, seeking a straightforward introduction to this unique Latin American country. Divided chronologically into five main historical periods - Colonial Brazil, Empire, the First Republic, the Estado Novo and events from 1964 to the present - the book explores the politics, economy, society, and diplomacy during each phase. The emphasis on diplomacy is particularly original and adds an unusual dimension to the book.


Unequal Giants

Unequal Giants

Author: Joseph Smith

Publisher: University of Pittsburgh Pre

Published: 1991-09-15

Total Pages: 309

ISBN-13: 0822976749

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In 1889 the Brazilian empire was overthrown in a military coup. The goodwill and assistance of the United States to the young republic of Brazil helped forge an alliance. But America's apparently irresistible political and economic advances into Brazil were also hampered by disagreements-over naval armaments, reciprocity arrangements, the issue of coffee valorization, and in the 1920s over Brazil's efforts to play an active role in the League of Nations at Geneva. The relationship proved to be unequal, with the United States gaining influence in Latin America, as the Brazilian elite's ambitions and vanities were fed.


The Political Economy of Money and Banking in Imperial Brazil, 1850–1889

The Political Economy of Money and Banking in Imperial Brazil, 1850–1889

Author: André A. Villela

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-02-03

Total Pages: 229

ISBN-13: 3030327744

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This book uncovers the extent to which government policy in mid nineteenth-century Brazil followed the interests of the all-powerful coffee growing class. The testing ground for this question is monetary and banking policy, an area in which exporters and the Brazilian government were often at loggerheads. The development of the monetary and banking regime during the second half of the Brazilian Empire (1850-89) is examined in a chronological and thematic way. The book establishes two major points of historical fact: the peculiar nature of the monetary standard adopted in Brazil during part of the period, as well as the role of the Bank of Brazil therein. Additionally, the analysis broadens current knowledge of three of the major contemporary events in the financial sphere – the 1860 banking and corporate law, the Souto crisis of 1864 and the 1875 financial crisis that brought down Mauá’s business empire. This book will be of interest to academics, both as secondary literature for their own research and as material that could be used in class at the advanced undergraduate or graduate levels. It will appeal to those interested not only in Brazilian economic and financial history, but also to students of political economy in general.


Handbook Of Research On The International Relations Of Latin America And The Caribbean

Handbook Of Research On The International Relations Of Latin America And The Caribbean

Author: G. Pope Atkins

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2018-02-12

Total Pages: 335

ISBN-13: 0429979703

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The study of Latin American and Caribbean international relations has a long evolution both within the development of international relations as a general academic undertaking and in terms of the particular characteristics that distinguish the approaches taken by scholars in the field. This handbook provides a thorough multidisciplinary reference guide to the literature on the various elements of the international relations of Latin America and the Caribbean. Citing over 1600 sources that date from the nineteenth century to the present, with emphasis on recent decades, the volume's analytic essays trace the evolution of research in terms of concepts, issues, and themes. The Handbook is a companion volume to Atkins' Latin America and the Caribbean in the International System, Fourth Edition, but also serves as an invaluable stand-alone reference volume for students, scholars, researchers, journalists, and practitioners, both official and private.


Business History in Latin America

Business History in Latin America

Author: Carlos Dávila

Publisher: Liverpool University Press

Published: 1999-03-01

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1781386242

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A new edition of a book first published in Bogotá, this English edition is a crucial addition to the literature on Latin American business history for a wider English-speaking audience, and it will be of interest to business and economic historians generally. Essays are included by leading economic historians of Latin America from the UK and from other countries. Each contributor has managed to relate the business history of a selected country to the main trends in its economic development.


Macroeconomic Crises, Policies, and Growth in Brazil, 1964-90

Macroeconomic Crises, Policies, and Growth in Brazil, 1964-90

Author: Donald V. Coes

Publisher: World Bank Publications

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 9780821322994

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World Bank Technical Paper No. 269. Water problems are emerging as the most compelling set of issues facing agricultural production in the 1990s. To address the policy challenges posed by this dilemma, this study focuses on the experience of the European Community (now the European Union, or EU) where high levels of nitrate, phosphate, and pesticides in surface and groundwater are a source of increasing concern. The author examines agricultural and water quality-related environmental policies at the EU and national levels, and discusses new policy approaches that attempt to integrate agricultural and environmental considerations. This study thus provides insights into policy options for controlling agricultural water pollution that might be useful in other parts of the world.