This is the first book-length study of the history of Brazil's leadership in diamond production and sales from 1750 to 1850. The author focuses on the important role played by merchant and banker John Samuel, the agent and representative in Brazil of the banking Rothschilds. This book also closely examines the era when Brazilian diamonds were an important and valued commodity in international investment and commerce. Co-published with Atlantic Research and Publications.
- ISBN10 081916531X
- ISBN13 9780819165312
- Publish Date 14 January 1988 (first published 13 January 1988)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 8 June 2010
- Publish Country US
- Imprint University Press of America
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 170
- Language English