Rodrigo Marins Marretto

About the Author

Rodrigo Marins Marretto is a distinguished Brazilian historian and scholar specializing in the socio-economic dynamics of 19th-century colonial Brazil. With a keen eye for the interplay between power structures and everyday life, Marretto's research illuminates the often-overlooked mechanisms of control and resistance in rural communities. His seminal work, 'A Escravidão Velada: Senhores e Escravos na Formação da Vila de São João Batista de Nova Friburgo (1820-1850),' meticulously dissects the veiled forms of slavery that shaped the foundational years of this historic settlement, drawing on archival sources to reveal the human stories behind economic exploitation. A professor at a leading university in Rio de Janeiro, Marretto's contributions extend to numerous academic publications and lectures, fostering a deeper understanding of Brazil's complex path to modernity. His rigorous yet accessible approach continues to influence contemporary historiography.