CIRCULAÇÃO ECONÔMICA NA PROVÍNCIA DO RIO DE JANEIRO: ESTRELA, A BOCA DAS MINAS GERAIS, C. 1724-1866

Abstract

This article analyzes economic circulation in the province of Rio de Janeiro between 1724 and 1866, focusing on the municipality of Estrela, an important commercial hub in the lowlands near Rio de Janeiro. The research investigates the evolution of river and rail transport systems, as well as public and private investments in the region. The relationship between economic circulation and the productive cycles of gold and coffee is examined, drawing a parallel between the growth and decline of the municipality. The study seeks to understand how the spatial configuration and means of transport impacted the economy of Rio de Janeiro, affecting the political and commercial dynamics of the period.