Confederate Nostalgia in Brazil

This chapter investigates the celebration of Confederate culture in Americana, Brazil, where the community maintains Southern traditions. It explores the historical migration of Confederates to Brazil post-Civil War and the motivations behind their relocation, as well as their struggles to adapt to a new life. Through personal narratives and scholarly insights, it sheds light on the complexities of race and identity faced by these expatriates in a country with its own distinct racial dynamics.