Capistrano de Abreu

João Capistrano Honório de Abreu was a Brazilian historian. His works are characterized by a rigorous investigation of the sources and a critical view of the historical process. João Capistrano de Abreu was born in Maranguape, Ceará. He dedicated himself to the study of colonial Brazil. His book Capítulos de História Colonial is a major reference for all who study Brazilian history.

Works

Estudo sobre Raimundo da Rocha Lima ;
José de Alencar ;
A língua dos Bacaeris ;
Capítulos de História Colonial ;
Dois documentos sobre Caxinauás ;
Os Caminhos Antigos e o Povoamento do Brasil ;
O Descobrimento do Brasil ;
Ensaios e Estudos ;
Correspondência.