Stories of the Brazilian People - VOL. 2 - by Mary del Priore

How many heroes, leaders and great figures make up a country's history? One hundred, two hundred, or even less. Told in a traditional way, it focuses on a select group of illustrious characters. But they are not the ones who define the nation as we know it.

The history of a country is traced by thousands of anonymous men and women who build paths and ways of living and relating. The history of Brazil is written on a daily basis, by all of its people. After the success of the first volume of the collection, Histórias da Gente Brasileira - Volume 2 - Império, by Mary Del Priore, arrives in stores.

In this book, the award-winning writer and historian addresses one of the most interesting moments in our history, from an angle that goes beyond the conventional by focusing on the details of everyday life. Habits, customs, ways of dressing, speaking, housing, entertainment, the role of women... Nothing goes unnoticed by Priore's sensitive and accurate gaze.

Richly illustrated, the book also brings reflections on the formation of large cities - helping to explain the regional differences that still characterize the country today, in addition to questioning the myth of the cordial man by recounting in detail how the various revolts that exploded during this period took place. . So, how about looking through the keyhole and discovering what’s behind the curtains of Empire Brazil?

This is the second volume of the Histórias da Gente Brasileira collection, which will also feature two other books about the Republic.