Search of New Trade Routes. Solon Wilches and the Networks of Power in Garcia Rovira, Second Half of the 19th Century
No. 46 (2012-01-01)Author(s)
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Clara Inés Carreño Tarazona
Abstract
This article presents a project formulated by the president of the Sovereign State of Santander, Solon Wilches, to open new trade routes in order to create and maintain a network of power in the department of García Rovira. First, the text highlights the political activity of General Wilches to help his region; second, the commercial activities which surrounded his network of friends and family. Finally, the text answers the question of how associations worked around a main character in order to complete commercial transactions in a specific region.
Keywords:
trade routes, political power, family, investment, entrepreneurs, Santander