Isabel Orleans-Bragança : the Brazilian princess who freed the slaves / James McMurtry Longo.
Author/creator |
Longo, James McMurtry |
Format | Book and Print |
Publication Info | Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, ©2008. |
Description | x, 290 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
Subject(s) |
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Abstract | "This is a biography of Isabel Orleans-Bragança daughter of the last emperor of Brazil. Her story is told against the historic background of the role Isabel's own ancestors, especially royal women, played in the rise and fall of slavery. This is the story of one of the most famous, controversial, yet little known heroines in history"--Provided by publisher. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-285) and index. |
LCCN | 2007041497 |
ISBN | 9780786432011 (softcover : alk. paper) |
ISBN | 0786432012 (softcover : alk. paper) |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | F 2536.I8 L66 2008 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |