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Quilombo dos Palmares

Quilombo dos Palmares

Glenn Alan Cheney

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New London Librarium
Año de edición:
2016
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Historia de América
ISBN:
9780998273006
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A comprehensive history of the 17th century maroon nation, Brazil's Quilombo dos Palmares. An additional chapter discusses the myths and values emanating from Palmares. Another chapter explores the history and current problems of Conceição das Crioulas, Pernambuco, a present-day quilombo.

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