Description
A Silver River in a Silver World provides a detailed historical analysis of Dutch commercial activities in the Rio de la Plata between 1648 and 1678. During this pivotal period, Dutch merchants played a significant role in the regional economy despite Spanish colonial restrictions and competition from other European powers.
David Freeman’s research illuminates the complex networks of trade, smuggling, and diplomatic maneuvering that characterized Dutch involvement in this vital South American waterway. The study examines how Dutch traders accessed valuable colonial commodities, navigated legal and illegal commercial channels, and influenced the economic development of the region. Freeman contextualizes these activities within broader patterns of European mercantilism and colonial expansion in the Americas.
As part of the Cambridge Latin American Studies series, this volume contributes valuable insights into early modern Atlantic trade, commercial networks, and the intersection of European commercial ambitions with Spanish colonial governance in South America.
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