Joaquim Nabuco's encounter with politics, The

Written in exquisite language and supported by a vast bibliography, the book presents an analysis of the 19th century in Brazil and the biography of one of its most influential figures, Joaquim Nabuco. The author explores Nabuco's political and intellectual personality from different angles, demonstrating his coherent thought and struggle. Re-released this year, marking the centenary of Joaquim Nabuco's death, the work takes the reader on a journey through Brazilian politics in the mid-19th century and explains the origins of liberalism in Brazil, a topic that resurfaced with the financial crisis that began in 2008.