Islanders and Empire

Explore the intricate relationship between smuggling and the transformation of Hispaniola in Islanders and Empire by Ponce-Vázquez. This pioneering work, published by Cambridge University Press in 2020, offers a comprehensive examination of the economic and socio-political dynamics of the Caribbean from the late sixteenth to the seventeenth centuries. With 320 pages of insightful analysis, this book is a must-read for students and scholars interested in Caribbean studies, colonial Latin America, and the Atlantic World. Discover how illicit trade shaped the historical landscape of Hispaniola and influenced broader imperial strategies. Dive into this essential resource to enrich your understanding of the complexities of colonial commerce and its lasting impact.