Geography and the Enlightenment: Patriotic Views of the Port City of Havana, 1761–1791

This article focuses on how two Spanish American Creole writers perceived their port city as a symbol of national prestige, devoted patriotism, and utilitarian significance, at a time when the military and economic status of the port was undergoing transformational changes. It centers on the works o...

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Main Author: Mariselle Meléndez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Latin American Studies Association 2018-03-01
Series:Latin American Research Review
Online Access:https://larrlasa.org/articles/257