Freedom by a Thread: The History of Quilombos in Brazil
by Flavio Dos Santos Gomes, Joao Jose Reis
Freedom by a Thread offers a detailed historical account of quilombos in Brazil, the resilient communities built by maroon slaves. Through scholarly analysis by Flavio Dos Santos Gomes and Joao Jose Reis, it uncovers the stories of resistance, survival, and cultural endurance that shaped these vital spaces of liberty in the face of colonial oppression.
About This Book
Freedom by a Thread examines the historical development of quilombos in Brazil, focusing on these communities established by escaped slaves.
Authored by Flavio Dos Santos Gomes and Joao Jose Reis, the work provides insights into the social and cultural dynamics of these maroon societies.
It highlights the ongoing significance of quilombos in Brazilian history and their role in narratives of resistance and survival.
The book draws on historical research to trace the threads of freedom woven through these communities over centuries.
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