The Empire of Brazil | South American History | Extra History Complete

When Napoleon's armies invaded Portugal, the Portuguese royal family did something unprecedented: they moved their entire court across the Atlantic to Brazil. What followed was a dramatic struggle between empire and independence, royal authority and constitutional government. From the rise of Emperor Pedro I to the reign of Pedro II, discover how Brazil transformed from a colonial possession into one of the most powerful nations in the Americas.

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CHAPTERS 00:00 - Empire of Brazil 01:09 - Chapter 1: Runaway Monarch 08:27 - Chapter 2: Independence or DEATH! 17:11 - Chapter 3: Family Drama 26:02 - Chapter 4: The Anarchy 35:21 - Chapter 5: Breaking Bonds

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