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== Online Resources == | |||
*'''World History Archives- The History of the Federative Republic of Brazil-''' This archive includes articles written by various authors about several historical aspects of Brazil. To access [http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/42/index-e.html click here]. <br> | |||
*'''''A History of The Brazil'''''<i> </i>by James Hendersen (1821)- This book gives an overview of the geography, commerce, colonization, and aboriginal inhabitants of Brazil, as well as the colonization and development of each province in Brazil. Accessible for free online thru Google books by [http://books.google.com/ebooks/reader?id=TgUw4qJm9eoC&printsec=frontcover&output=reader clicking here]. <br> | |||
*[https://www.tota.world/culture/brazilian/#overview Brazilian Culture] - TOTA, gives general information about Brazilian Culture | |||
==Brazil History== | |||
Modern Brazilian history begins with Portuguese settlement in the 16th century. After the end of the Avis Dynasty in Portugal in 1580, a union was established between Spain and Portugal, called the Iberian Union. This lasted until 1640, when the Bragança Dynasty took over Portugal. The Bragança Dynasty lasted until 1910. | Modern Brazilian history begins with Portuguese settlement in the 16th century. After the end of the Avis Dynasty in Portugal in 1580, a union was established between Spain and Portugal, called the Iberian Union. This lasted until 1640, when the Bragança Dynasty took over Portugal. The Bragança Dynasty lasted until 1910. | ||
== Political History == | |||
The government of Brazil has had various rulers and governments at different times, they can be summarized as follows: | The government of Brazil has had various rulers and governments at different times, they can be summarized as follows: | ||
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'''1669''' Manaus | '''1669''' Manaus | ||
'''1740''' Porto Alegre | '''1740''' Porto Alegre | ||
== General History == | |||
Important historical dates are also listed in [[Brazil Historical Geography]], [[Brazil Military Records]], and [[Brazil Slavery and Bondage]]. Besides the above, following are some key dates and events in Brazil’s history: | Important historical dates are also listed in [[Brazil Historical Geography]], [[Brazil Military Records]], and [[Brazil Slavery and Bondage]]. Besides the above, following are some key dates and events in Brazil’s history: | ||
'''1494''' The Treaty of Tordesillas allowed the Portuguese to claim all the territory east of a north-south line 370 leagues west of the | '''1494''' The Treaty of Tordesillas allowed the Portuguese to claim all the territory east of a north-south line 370 leagues west of the Cabo Verde Islands. | ||
'''1500''' Pedro Alvares Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal. | '''1500''' Pedro Alvares Cabral claimed Brazil for Portugal. | ||
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The following books explain more about the history of Brazil: | The following books explain more about the history of Brazil: | ||
Herring, Hubert. ''A History of Latin America from the Beginnings to the Present''. 2nd ed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1962. | *Herring, Hubert. ''A History of Latin America from the Beginnings to the Present''. 2nd ed. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1962. {{FSC|980 H2h}} | ||
Poppino, Rollie E. ''Brazil: The Land and People''. New York: Oxford University Press, 1968. | *Poppino, Rollie E. ''Brazil: The Land and People''. New York: Oxford University Press, 1968. {{FSC|981 H2pr}} | ||
Maior, A. Souto, ''História do Brasil (History of Brazil''). São Paulo: Companhia Editora Nacional, 1968. | *Maior, A. Souto, ''História do Brasil (History of Brazil''). São Paulo: Companhia Editora Nacional, 1968. {{FSC|981 H2mh}} The volume covers the period of prediscovery to 1967. | ||
Pombo, Rocha. ''História do Brasil (History of Brazil''). 5 vols., Nova edição ilustrada. São Paulo: W. M. Jackson, Inc., 1953 | *Pombo, Rocha. ''História do Brasil (History of Brazil''). 5 vols., Nova edição ilustrada. São Paulo: W. M. Jackson, Inc., 1953 {{FSC|981 H2p}} The five volumes cover the period of discovery to 1900. | ||
You can find histories in the | You can find histories in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by performing a Subjects search for "Brazil - History". | ||
== Local Histories == | |||
Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You may also find lists of early settlers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating the ancestor. A local history may also be helpful in identifying other records to search. | Some of the most valuable sources for family history research are local histories. They describe the settlement of the area and the founding of churches, schools, and businesses. You may also find lists of early settlers, soldiers, and civil officials. Even if your ancestor is not listed, information on other relatives may be included that will provide important clues for locating the ancestor. A local history may also be helpful in identifying other records to search. | ||
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For some localities there may be more than one history. Many histories have been written about local towns and communities in Brazil. A careful search for available histories for your ancestor’s locality is worthwhile. | For some localities there may be more than one history. Many histories have been written about local towns and communities in Brazil. A careful search for available histories for your ancestor’s locality is worthwhile. | ||
The | The FamilySearch Library has a few local histories for towns in Brazil. To find these, look up the town in the catalog and the subject "history." Similar histories are also often available at major public and university libraries and archives. | ||
An excellent bibliography of local histories is: | An excellent bibliography of local histories is: | ||
''Boletim Bibliográfico da Biblioteca Nacional (BBBN) (Bibliographical Bulletin of the National Library''). Rio de Janeiro: nl. | *''Boletim Bibliográfico da Biblioteca Nacional (BBBN) (Bibliographical Bulletin of the National Library''). Rio de Janeiro: nl. | ||
*''Library of Congress. Library of Congress Office, Brazil. Accessions List, Brazil: Annual List of Serials''. Rio de Janeiro: The Office, 1975–. ({{FSC|981 A3u.}} | |||
You can find bibliographies in the [https://www.familysearch.org/search/catalog FamilySearch Catalog] by performing a Subjects search for "Brazil - History" or "Brazil - Bibliography". | |||
In 1583 Brazil accepted use of the Gregorian calendar—the most widely used calendar today. Few genealogical records are available before 1583. | |||
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