The French in Central America Culture and

Accounts of the international relations of Central America have been dominated by the role of the United States and Great Britain. The role of France in Central America has largely been overshadowed by the other great powers. In a well-written, tight, and

Thomas D. Schoonover, born in Winona, Minnesota, in 1936, was educated at the University of Minnesota (B.A., Ph.D.), Louisiana State University (M.A.), the University of Heidelberg, and the Autonomous University of Madrid. He is currently SLEMCO/Board of Regents Support Fund Professor in Liberal Arts at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.

Preface

ix

Abbreviations Used in Notes

xiii

Introduction

xv

Early French Interests in Central America, 1820-1848

1

(22)

Napoleon III's New Empire: Colonies, Trade, and Military Bases, 1848-1871

23

(32)

Ferdinand de Lesseps and the Panama Canal, 1871-1889

55

(28)

The Aftermath of the Universal Interoceanic Canal Company, 1889-1903

83

(32)

Cooperation with the United States, 1903-1914

115

(24)

The Great War in Central America, 1914-1920

139

(20)

A Modest Revival: Trade and Investment in the 1920s

159

(52)

Conclusion and Epilogue

191

(9)

Appendix: French Economic Ties with Central America, 1827-1943

Table 1. French Settlers in Central America, 1827-1927

200

(2)

Table 2. French Imports from and Exports to Central America, 1840-1906

202

(2)

Table 3. French Imports from Central America, 1907-1930

204

(2)

Table 4. French Exports to Central America, 1907-1930

206

(1)

Table 5. French Firms in Central America, 1852-1907

207

(1)

Table 6. French Investment in Central America, 1896-1943

208

(1)

Table 7. Foreign Investment in Central America, 1839-1939

209

(2)

Bibliography

211

(22)

Index

233

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The French in Central America Culture and Commerce, 1820-1930

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