Caribbean Letters: The Circulation of Information in the Spanish Monarchy During the Bourbon Reforms (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004693968)

Vendor: David Govantes Edwards
Product type: Books
Format: Hardcover
$112.00
$112.00
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Caribbean Letters: The Circulation of Information in the Spanish Monarchy During the Bourbon Reforms

$112.00

Caribbean Letters: The Circulation of Information in the Spanish Monarchy During the Bourbon Reforms

$112.00
Format: Hardcover
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How was the postal reform project in the Bourbon Monarchy conceived and implemented? Caribbean Letters delves into the intricate role of communication within the Spanish Monarchy during the Bourbon Reforms. You'll discover how the 18th-century Spanish postal system navigated through power struggles and limitations, especially in Cartagena de Indias--a crucial hub where local and global interests converged. This book addresses key research questions on the impact of postal reforms on imperial governance and information circulation. With engaging anecdotes and rare historical data, Caribbean Letters provides a compelling narrative that reveals the complex and dynamic reality of postal communication in the Spanish Empire. Perfect for historians and enthusiasts of colonial studies.

Author: David Govantes Edwards,Rocio Moreno Cabanillas
ISBN-10: 9004693963
ISBN-13: 9789004693968
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 11/21/2024
Pages: 178
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.10w x 0.80d
By David Govantes Edwards
By David Govantes Edwards
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Rocío Moreno Cabanillas. Ph.D. (2020), is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Sevilla. She has published monographs, book chapters and many articles on communications, including Comunicación e Imperio (Silex, 2022) and Ilustración y documentos (Trea, 2024).

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