Introduction
Abstract
The introduction addresses the double erasures of the story of the Nicaragua Canal and the history of the Mosquito Coast as a result of the triumphalist narrative of the Panama Canal. Arguing that the Nicaragua Canal route has historically been an imperial staging arena, the chapter suggests that exploring the entwined history of the Mosquito Coast and the Nicaragua Canal can help us visualize the shadowy limits of imperialism and sovereignty in the nineteenth century.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Historical Studies in Central America
Historical Studies in Latin America
Cuban History and Society
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Pages
- 1–22
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter