Jorge Ferreira

About the Author

Jorge Ferreira is a distinguished Brazilian historian and professor emeritus at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, renowned for his meticulous scholarship on the political and social upheavals of modern Brazil. With a career spanning decades, he has illuminated the intricacies of the nation's republican era, drawing on extensive archival research to challenge conventional narratives and reveal the interplay of power, ideology, and society. His seminal work, 'O Brasil Republicano: O tempo do liberalismo oligárquico - vol. 1: Da Proclamação da República à Revolução de 1930 (Portuguese Edition),' offers a comprehensive analysis of the oligarchic liberalism that defined Brazil from the Republic's proclamation to the 1930 Revolution, blending rigorous historical detail with insightful commentary on enduring legacies. Ferreira's contributions extend to numerous articles, lectures, and collaborative projects, making him a pivotal figure in Brazilian historiography.