A “pedagogia da adesão”

o papel das ordens honoríficas na promoção da “causa do Brasil” (1822-1831)

Abstract

The article aims to analyze the role of honorary orders in the construction
of the Empire of Brazil. The decorations were composed of mantle, medals
and bands granted to all who provided services to the State. It constituted
an important bargaining chip for the central power to gain support and
loyalty. The search for the award made the adhesion to Rio de Janeiro in
the different provinces which were incorporated into the Empire of Brazil.
Thus, we seek to discuss the relationship between centralization and local
authorities in the First Empire by analyzing the services provided to enter
into an order.