Baron of Rio Branco deepens his knowledge of the country with History of Brazil , by João Ribeiro.

• Book History of Brazil, by João Ribeiro, copy from the personal library of Baron of Rio Branco, with handwritten notes by the diplomat.
• First edition, published in 1901.
• 394 pages, 5 handwritten pages.
• 12cm x 18cm x 3cm.
• No information about original location.
• Fragile copy: back cover peeled, some pages with losses, needs restoration.
• Unique piece.

History of Brazil , by João Ribeiro, is a didactic work published in 1901 that offers a comprehensive narrative of the historical formation of Brazil, from the pre-Cabralian period to the first years of the Republic. The author addresses central themes such as the discovery, Portuguese colonization, economic cycles (sugar, gold), internal conflicts, independence, the Empire and the proclamation of the Republic, always with a critical and nationalist view.

This copy, which belonged to Baron of Rio Branco, contains five pages of handwritten notes that reveal much more than a simple reading: the chancellor prepared, in his own handwriting, an extremely detailed summary of the work, listing all the topics covered, chapter by chapter, with their respective pages. It is a true parallel thematic index, covering everything from historical facts and characters to central concepts developed by João Ribeiro.

This book by Baron of Rio Branco illustrates the way in which the diplomat read and organized historical knowledge, but it also highlights his methodological spirit, his intellectual discipline and his deep desire to understand Brazil — especially through structured and attentive readings like this one.