| Sumario: | This book examines the historical and economic developments of Montevideo as a key Atlantic port in the Río de la Plata region during the 18th and early 19th centuries. It explores the impact of trade dynamics between Montevideo, Buenos Aires, and Portuguese Brazil, highlighting the city's strategic importance in trans-imperial commerce. The author details the role of local merchants and authorities in navigating complex trade regulations, including contraband activities, to benefit economically and politically. Intended for historians and scholars interested in Latin American history and colonial trade, the book also discusses the social and demographic changes prompted by immigration and the slave trade.
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