This study analyzes Brazil's monarchy; which adapted European ideas and practices to a creole plantation society that was traditionally based on African slavery. It focuses upon the Conservatives; who represented the sugar and coffee elites in reconstructing the new nation's state as a strong; representative; constitutional monarchy in troubled times. After the monarch himself assumed power; however; his views undercut parliamentary and party government; which were also sapped by regional differences and the pressure for state patronage. Increasingly; the emperor and his cabinets used state patronage and state authority to dominate politics. When the emperor decided upon gradualist abolition; Conservatives were unable to defeat it; despite its unconstitutional origin and imposition and its threat to the society and economy they represented. The legacy of an authoritarian; centralized political culture survived; that of a representative; constitutional regime did not. This book dramatically revises notions of the monarchy in terms of the social and ideological origins and nature of the Brazilian state; the role of the monarch; and the range and complexity of elite politics in the era.
#31679 in Books Timothy F Geithner 2015-05-05 2015-05-05Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.00 x 1.20 x 5.20l; .0 #File Name: 0804138613592 pagesStress Test Reflections on Financial Crises
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. The detail is amazing; but not in the least boringBy Barbara E. GollThis book is user friendly; well written and well thought out. It shows that Obama chose his Secretary of the Treasury very wisely. The detail is amazing; but not in the least boring. It reads like a novel. Geithner was the exact right man for the job; already skilled and savvy in the knowledge of how to go about rescuing nations from economic crisis. This is well worth the read and impressive. Geithner emerges as a very likable and admirable human being; who just happened to be in the right time and place to save us from Depression 2.0.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Another great view on the financial crisisBy LSBergOverall I really liked this book. While Tim Geithner is not an writer and his style is definitely not of a thriller; the portrait of the crisis from his view definitely contributes to the overall understanding of the financial crisis of 2008.This book should not be taken as "stand-alone" but read in the context of all the other ones out there about the crisis itself. It helps one to form their opinions in a clear and more fair way in my opinion.Finally; this book also help show that the work of the Treasury; Federal Reserve; and other institutions that prevented the crisis relied on countless individuals who never get recognized for their hard work and countless hours helping make this country better. My admiration and gratitude only got bigger after reading this account.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It was a great story that made me feel like i was there ...By CustomerTim Geithner presents a very personal account of the financial crisis and the aftermath. It was a great story that made me feel like i was there in the room as it happened. It can get technical at times but Tim helps you go through to understand. A must read for those wanting to understand the actors involves.
