Business as Usual: Maya and Merchants on Yucatan Belize Border at the Onset of the Caste War.pdf (original) (raw)
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The article examines the interactions and dynamics between British merchants and Maya rebels during the early years of the Caste War in Mexico, focusing on the Belize-Yucatan border. It argues against the notion that British officials were solely motivated by fear, instead highlighting the role of individual merchants in influencing British policy toward the Maya. The analysis offers insights into interethnic relations and the complexities of race in border areas, suggesting that merchants fostered a sympathetic attitude within the British government towards the Maya.
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