Civility, culture and commerce: the fundamental principles of Indian policy in the Amazon

Author(s)

Camila Loureiro Dias

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: São Paulo.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Faculdade de Filosofia, Letras e Ciências Humanas (FFLCH/SBD)
• Defense date: 2009-04-17

Examining board members

Rafael de Bivar Marquese; John Manuel Monteiro; Eduardo Natalino dos Santos

• Advisor: Rafael de Bivar Marquese

Abstract

This study analyzes the incorporation of Amazonian indigenous peoples and their territories to the Portuguese imperial dominium, from the beginning of the colonization process (1614) until the promulgation of the Diretório dos Índios (1757). Considering the Native peoples integral role in the Portuguese political and economical policies, this study attempts to evaluate the variations of the legislation to the Amazon region, as well as its guiding principles. This analysis suggests a revision of the discussion about the relation between imperial dominium and labor market in the formation of Brazil. (AU)