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Caribbean Letters
The Circulation of Information in the Spanish Monarchy during the Bourbon Reforms
Series: - Caribbean Series, Volume: 41
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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. Youâll discover how the 18th-century Spanish postal system navigated through power struggles and limitations, especially in Cartagena de Indiasâa 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.
RocÃo 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).
Caribbean Letters is essential for academic institutes, libraries, specialists, and postgraduate students in colonial history, communication studies, and Latin American studies.