Escravos e cidadãos na Ilha Grande: a alvorada republicana demorou a chegar

Ilha Grande, a district within the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paraty and Ilha Grande, stands out for its historical significance as a hub of slavery in the 1870s. Despite Brazil's abolition of slavery in 1888, records from Angra dos Reis reveal that former slaves were still identified as such well into the 20th century, highlighting the lingering societal impact. Most landholdings were small, and slave ownership was concentrated among a few individuals. This study leverages civil records to trace the transition from slavery to citizenship, offering a unique perspective on post-abolition social dynamics in Brazil.

Schnoor, E. C. (2012). Escravos e cidadãos na Ilha Grande: a alvorada republicana demorou a chegar. História, Ciências, Saúde-Manguinhos, 19(suppl 1), 233–258. https://doi.org/10.1590/s0104-59702012000500013