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The study aims to explore how Miskitu King Robert Charles Frederic utilized colonial contracts to enhance his political power and maintain independence.

February 2, 2026Journal of Global HistoryOpen Access

The king’s word: Colonial contracting and financial capitalism in Moskitia during the scramble for Central America, 1824–42

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DCDamian ClavelUniversity of Zurich

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This article examines colonial contracts influencing financial capitalism in Moskitia, indicating Indigenous agency in resistance.

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The study aims to explore how Miskitu King Robert Charles Frederic utilized colonial contracts to enhance his political power and maintain independence.
Analyzed historical records from European and Central American archives.
Investigated the interactions between colonial contracts and indigenous leadership.
Examined the role of international finance in local governance.
Highlighted the proactive role of Indigenous leaders in colonial contexts.
Demonstrated the implications of financial capitalism on Moskitia’s governance.
Showed how these contracts enabled resistance against imperial forces.

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Damian Clavel (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980fbbec1c9540dea80d7ec https://doi.org/10.1017/s174002282510034x

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The king’s word: Colonial contracting and financial capitalism in Moskitia during the scramble for Central America, 1824–42

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The king’s word: Colonial contracting and financial capitalism in Moskitia during the scramble for Central America, 1824–42

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