Slavery and the demographic and economic history of Minas Gerais, Brazil, 1720-1888

"This book examines the demographic and economic history of slavery in Minas Gerais, the single largest slave-holding region in Brazil, from its settlement in the late seventeenth century until the abolition of Brazilian slavery in 1888. It utilizes the largest database ever assembled on a slav...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor principal: Bergad, Laird W., 1948- (-)
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Cambridge University Press 1999.
Colección:CUP ebooks.
Cambridge Latin American studies.
Acceso en línea:Conectar con la versión electrónica
Ver en Universidad de Navarra:https://innopac.unav.es/record=b3970886x*spi
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • The mining-driven economy and its demise : from settlement to 1808
  • Economic transformations, 1808-1888
  • Demographic rhythms from settlement to the census of 1872
  • Demographic aspects of slavery, 1720-1888
  • Economic aspects of slavery, 1720-1888.