A place in politics : São Paulo, Brazil, from seigneurial republicanism to regionalist revolt /

Woodard, James P., 1975-

A place in politics : São Paulo, Brazil, from seigneurial republicanism to regionalist revolt / James P. Woodard. - Durham : Duke University Press, 2009. - xi, 403 p. : cartes.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [369]-391) and index.

Sao Paulo as a developing society -- A republic of layers -- War and the health of the state -- Knaves, pedants, and rebels -- An experiment in democracy -- Moments and truths.

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Political culture--History.--Brazil
Regionalism--History.--Brazil--São Paulo


São Paulo (Brazil)--Politics and government--History.
Brazil--Politics and government--1889-

103 F 2651 / W881p 2009

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