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"Historia diplomatica do Brazil: O Reconhecimento do Imperio" by Oliveira Lima is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the diplomatic efforts surrounding Brazil's quest for recognition as an independent empire following its independence from Portugal. It focuses on the intricate relationships and negotiations that took place between Brazil and European powers, primarily Portugal, as well as the role of influential figures like George Canning in facilitating this recognition. The opening portion of the work introduces readers to the context of Brazil's independence, achieved in 1822, and outlines the delay in international recognition, which only followed in 1825. It sets the stage for the complex diplomatic maneuvering that characterized Brazil's early interactions with Europe, highlighting the challenges faced by Brazilian diplomats in gaining acceptance among European nations. The text mentions significant names and events, including the contributions of British naval forces, and illustrates the tensions between the former colony and Portugal as well as the determined efforts of Brazilian representatives to assert their nation's legitimacy on the international stage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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