{mosimage}In 1807, Napoleon Bonaparte and his minions invaded the Iberian Peninsula. The Peninsular War, which attempted to subjugate Portugal in a bid to tighten Napoleon's trade blockade of allied Britain, was probably the worst mistake Napoleon made during his lengthy reign over France.
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I liked this article very much as I believe that there are real historical reasons o why Brazil is where it is today. Through history we may discover how we can better our situation today...
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History written by Guest,
June 07, 2005
"To realize that this history is essential to understanding Brazil is obvious.
"What is more difficult to understand, however, is why so many seem to stop considering its significance when debating the course Brazilian economic development has taken in the decade since Fernando Henrique Cardoso became President."
You've got that right. Take Arthur Ituassu's comment in regarding his article (though I remain skeptical that the post was really the author, since it was such a clearly gratuitous post at odds with the words of the article). Nevertheless, there are vocal readers of Brazzil who want to deny the importance of this history.
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What a bunch of crap. written by Guest,
June 09, 2005
Follow the money. These politicians are a bunch of crooks. Just look what is happening in Brasil TODAY. You can't trust these crooks in office. Past, present and future. They, all of them, have done nothing for the people. This politicians line their pockets with money and leave the country. f**k them!
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... written by Guest,
June 09, 2005
The fact that there are current investigations and arrests related to corruption in Brazil is a very good sign. It's coming out into the open and being disinfected. The government has been and is so polluted by corruption at so many levels, it's going to take constant vigilance and a change in culture, which will take a very long time. I hope Brazilians don't give up, but rather gain momentum in taking control of their government.
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Usefull written by Guest,
June 10, 2005
I find these articles to be of value. I hope brazzil on-line magazine continues using such a format in other subjects. Mr Kane in his effort to understand Cardoso rightly points out the history of brazil. I would sugest to Mr Kane to do some research on Macau and perhaps use the same format.
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W#ho wrote my History book written by Guest,
June 18, 2005
Back at home in Argentina, while in school in the early fifties I learned that when the storm (Napoleon) had passed, the Portuguese Queen and King, in a gesture of generosity and in appreciation for the loyalty of his people while in exile (Brasil), granted them the " freedom of a new Nation" and independence from Portugal or any other nation making them the only country in America to gain its independence bloodlessly and through a gesture of generosity. ElFaroSE@optonline.net
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