Laurentino Gomes
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Laurentino Gomes

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Laurentino Gomes, fifty-seven, is a contemporary Brazilian non-fiction writer, and author of three acclaimed best-selling books: 1808, on the Portuguese Royal Court’s move to Rio de Janeiro; 1822, about Brazilian Independence; and 1889, named after the year Brazil became a republic. With a combined total of more than 1.7 million copies sold, his books have remained on the bestseller lists of Brazil and Portugal for six consecutive years. Laurentino has won the prestigious Jabuti Prize, Brazil’s most important literary honor, four times, and has had his work chosen as the best composition of 2008 by the Brazilian Academy of Letters. He holds degrees in journalism from the Federal University of Paraná and an MBA from the University of São Paulo. To know more go to: www.laurentinogomes.com.br/index-english.html
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    • 1808 (Portuguese Edition)

    • Como uma rainha louca, um príncipe medroso e uma corte corrupta enganaram Napoleão e mudaram a História de Portugal e do Brasil
    • By: Laurentino Gomes
    • Narrated by: Geraldo Cortes
    • Length: 10 hrs and 45 mins
    • Release date: 19-09-23
    • Language: Portuguese
    • 5 out of 5 stars 3 ratings

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    • 1822 (Portuguese Edition)

    • Como um homem sábio, uma princesa triste e um escocês louco por dinheiro ajudaram dom Pedro a criar o Brasil - um país que tinha tudo para dar errado
    • By: Laurentino Gomes
    • Narrated by: Geraldo Cortes
    • Length: 10 hrs and 35 mins
    • Release date: 19-09-23
    • Language: Portuguese
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    • 1889 (Portuguese Edition)

    • Como um imperador cansado, um marechal vaidoso e um professor injustiçado contribuíram para o fim da Monarquia e a Proclamação da República no Brasil
    • By: Laurentino Gomes
    • Narrated by: Geraldo Cortes
    • Length: 12 hrs and 9 mins
    • Release date: 19-09-23
    • Language: Portuguese
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