Revisando um país: o historiador Rodrigo Octávio e a produção do espaço da nação no IHGB (1893-1940)

Abstract

This dissertation has as its object of study the intellectual production of historian Rodrigo Octávio, highlighting his contributions to the construction of the republican history of Brazil and his approach in relation to the Pan-American space. The research aims to understand how his works are inserted in the context of early 20th century historiography and their relevance for understanding Brazilian foreign policy. The objectives of this study are to analyze Rodrigo Octávio's first works in relation to the republican position and his relationship with the IHGB; understand his approach to the Pan-American space and the influence of the National History Congresses; and investigate the construction of the work "Alexandre de Gusmão e o Monroísmo” as a combination of his studies on the subject. The methodology used in this dissertation is of an analytical and interpretative nature, and uses content analysis of Rodrigo Octávio's works and sources secondary studies to identify their main approaches and contributions to the historiography of the period. The theoretical contribution is related to the idea of building spaces through the use of narrative resources from History, which were used in formatting the Brazilian territory. The sources used include the works by Rodrigo Octávio, the conferences documented in the IHGB magazine, as well as texts by other authors who discuss Brazilian foreign policy and Pan-Americanism. Finally, we intend to point out the relevance of Rodrigo Octávio's work in the construction of the republican history of Brazil and in the formulation of pro-republican narratives.His work represents an important intellectual collection that influenced the historiography of the period, opening paths for the understanding of Brazilian foreign policy and its relationship with Pan-Americanism. In summary, this dissertation contributes to the understanding of Rodrigo Octávio's intellectual production and his role in Brazilian historiography, as well as highlighting his importance for understanding the republican history of Brazil and his unique approach in relation to the Pan-American space.