Texto quarta capa (inglês):This publication offers a timely study of Emperor Dom Pedro II's promotion of science and of the longstanding and ongoing importance of the Instituto Agronômico IAC, established in 1887 by this last Emperor of Brazil. The book combines the expertise of Pedro Karp Vasquez, a member of the Instituto Histórico e Geográfico Brasileiro, who authored the opening section on the founder of the IAC, and journalist Allen Dupré, who presents an unprecedented overview of the historical significance and scientific impact of an institution that has been particularly active in promoting agriculture in São Paulo and across Brazil. Featuring 270 images, this edition brings this fascinating subject to life and transforms this wealth of information on history and current agronomic developments into a veritable work of art.