Citizen Emperor: Pedro II and the Making of Brazil, 1825-1891
"Likely to become a cornerstone in Brazilian historiography . . .Citizen Emperoris an eloquently written, evenhanded and full-bodied treatment of Pedro II, the man, the monarch, and his times. . . . Comprehensively researched and documented, this work is liberally endowed with revealing quotations from family, friends, observers, and the emperor himself."—Luso-Brazilian Review"This well-written major work is thoroughly researched, and it covers Dom Pedro's life in great detail.  He will not need another biographer."—History: Review of New Books"Barman, in this scholarly biography, meticulously researched and thoughtfully analyzed, rescues Pedro II from many of the myths that have gathered around his rule. . . . He has sought to restore the Emperor to his due place in Brazil's history and to document his policy toward the great national issues."—Times Literary Supplement"Barman's lucid, detailed, and admiring biography . . . fills an important gap in the literature of Brazil's imperial history."—Choice"This is the best biography in English of the mand who reigned over Brazil from 1840 to 1889. . . . This beautifully-written biography, with a solid empirical basis, is indespensable for the understanding of Pedro II and the micro-politics of his reign."—The Americas