Colbert's West India Policy (1912)

By Stewart Lea Mims

Book Overview

Colbert's West India Policy is a historical book written by Stewart L. Mims in 1912. The book delves into the economic policies of Jean-Baptiste Colbert, the French Minister of Finance during the reign of King Louis XIV, towards the West Indies. Mims analyzes Colbert's policies and their impact on the French colonies in the Caribbean, particularly Martinique and Guadeloupe. The book explores the various measures taken by Colbert to increase the economic productivity of the colonies, including the introduction of new crops, the establishment of trade regulations, and the use of forced labor. Mims also examines the social and political implications of Colbert's policies, including the impact on the indigenous population and the development of slave trade. Overall, Colbert's West India Policy provides a comprehensive analysis of the economic, social, and political factors that shaped the French colonial experience in the West Indies during the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164608088
• ISBN13: 9781164608080
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.17 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"