Dom Pedro the Magnanimous

This biography of Dom Pedro's reign tells how he met the problems arising from relations with the neighboring South American states the premature political system of his own country the struggle between church and state the abolition of slavery and the fostering of education. He died in exile after ruling Brazil for nearly fifty years but is ranked among the finest personalities of his time.<br/><br/>Originally published in 1937.<br/><br/>A UNC Press Enduring Edition - UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original and are presented in affordable paperback formats bringing readers both historical and cultural value.