The Navy and its role in the Cisplatin War

contributions to the formation of the national state

Abstract

This article intents to show the Brazilian Navy actions at the Cisplatine War, reflecting about the political attitudes, the economic and social situations during the war, thinking how the directions of brazilian State had its influence in the definition of Army and Navy. Particurlarly, there is a contribution to comprehend the moment that brazilian navy was passing understanding the problems of the Cisplatine in that period.