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Am beginning occasional posts re books I've read recently that have afforded me windows on this world.
No 1 The Violent Land ( J. Amado. trans. S. Putnam)
Tough read. Colonialism, colonising, slavery,as "recent" history of Brazil, exploitation land,ppl.
I now eg see present rape of Amazon in 3D
10:03 AM - Jul 15, 2023
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Has also set modern Brazilian politics in 3D window frame.
Colonial power pre Republic Brazil was Portugal,a major in slave trade.
Abhorrent history current President has recognised & apolgised for.
Have paused to reflect on S American emigration to US. Context of Spain, Portugal
as Colonialists.
10:59 AM - Jul 15, 2023
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