Backlands [electronic resource] : The Canudos Campaign
Euclides da Cunha2010
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An important new translation of a fundamental work of Brazilian literature
Written by a former army lieutenant, civil engineer, and journalist, Backlands
is Euclides da Cunha's vivid and poignant portrayal of Brazil's infamous War of
Canudos. The deadliest civil war in Brazilian history, the conflict during the
1890s was between the government and the village of Canudos in the northeastern
state of Bahia, which had been settled by 30,000 followers of the religious
zealot Antonio Conselheiro. Far from just an objective retelling, da Cunha's
story shows both the significance of this event and the complexities of
Brazilian society.
Published here in a new translation by Elizabeth Lowe, and featuring an
introduction by one of the foremost scholars of Latin America, this is sure to
remain one of the best chronicles of war ever penned.
Main title:
Backlands [electronic resource] : The Canudos Campaign / Euclides da Cunha
Author:
Euclides da Cunha, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Classics, 2010
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file) (560 pages)
Audience:
General/trade
System details:
Platform: epubMode of access: Internet
ISBN:
9781101460856
Language:
English
BRN:
436028
Electronic access:
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