Talk:Pedro II of Brazil/GA1

GA Review

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Reviewer: Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 16:11, 21 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Despite the sheer size of this brilliant-looking article (~110 KB at this writing), I'm taking a shot at this biography of a 19th-century Brazilian ruler. However, such stuff is far beyond my current interests, and the article takes time to load on IE8 (at least on the system I'm accessing), so I'll give another user a chance to review it.

Checking against GA criteria

GA review (see here for criteria)

It is reasonably well written.
a (prose): b (MoS for lead, layout, word choice, fiction, and lists):
It is factually accurate and verifiable.
a (references): b (citations to reliable sources): c (OR):
It is broad in its coverage.
a (major aspects): b (focused):
It follows the neutral point of view policy.
Fair representation without bias:
It is stable.
No edit wars, etc.:
It is illustrated by images, where possible and appropriate.
a (images are tagged and non-free images have fair use rationales): b (appropriate use with suitable captions):
Overall:
Pass/Fail:

For now, I've only filled out part of the quality requirements (this is the first time I've begun a GAC). Again, if I can do it myself, it'll take some time. --Slgrandson (How's my egg-throwing coleslaw?) 05:16, 8 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

I'll review the article since Slgrandson says he's unable to. Due to the size, I'll split the review into sections, and it could take up to a week to completely finish it. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 16:36, 10 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for picking this up Wizardman. • Astynax ^talk 18:36, 10 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

No problem. I'll do the review ~~in chunks over Sunday, Monday and Tuesday~~ the 25th. Been quite busy over here the past week. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 04:19, 19 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Lead

No issues. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear}

Early life

"Emperor Pedro I abdicated on 7 April 1831, after a long conflict with the liberals." I would link as to what liberals you're referring to here. Since I'm not well versed in Brazilian politics I have no idea. Done
"and even contact with his sisters was limited." Not sure if 'even' is needed here, but maybe I'm being overly nitpicky. Done --Lecen (talk) 17:09, 25 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear}

Consolidation

"Pedro II was faced by three crises during the decade between 1848 and 1852" I'd remove 'during the decade' since that doesn't feel right; after all, 1848-1852 is parts of two decades.

Removed per suggestion (it does read much better). • Astynax ^talk 02:08, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Growth

"And to achieve self-determination required that he acquire and maintain sufficient power." Sentences shouldn't start with 'and'.
"And though his direction became indispensable, it never devolved into "one-man rule."" same
"due the necessity of a marriage of state to a woman for whom he never felt passion" due to the
""I believe that useless expenditure is robbing the Nation"." punctuation goes inside quotations in these cases.

Corrected per comments. • Astynax ^talk 03:02, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Triple Alliance

No issues.

Apogee

"Upon arriving in Lisbon Portugal," comma between city and country.

Done. --Lecen (talk) 03:31, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Decline

No issues.

Exile

"Solemn "masses were held all over the country, which were followed by eulogies praising Dom Pedro II and the monarchy"." Period goes inside the quotes.

Done! --Lecen (talk) 03:42, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Titles etc.

No issues.

Miscellaneous

References check out; all books appear to be solid sources, nothing vanity.
Images check out as public domain, no issues.

The review is now finished, so once the final pieces are handled I'll pass the article. I would actually be fine with, and I say this rarely, going directly to FAC with this. It's a very impressive piece, and I'm sorry I didn't read it earlier; it was an enjoyable read that was easy to get through despite the size. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 03:38, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]
Everything looks good, article now passes GA status. Wizardman _{Operation Big Bear} 03:46, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]

Thanks for your constructive comments and help! • Astynax ^talk 08:18, 26 September 2010 (UTC)[reply]