THE PRICE OF "COARTACIÓN" IN THE HISPANIC CARIBBEAN: HOW MUCH FREEDOM DOES THE MASTER OWE TO THE SLAVE?

This article examines the concept of coartación, a specific type of manumission that pertained to slavery in the Hispanic Caribbean, through which slaves were allowed to purchase their freedom on a gradual basis. They were considered 'free' in exchange for compensation for the owner. Howev...

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Main Author: Claudia Varella
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Pluto Journals 2012-06-01
Series:International Journal of Cuban Studies
Online Access:https://www.scienceopen.com/hosted-document?doi=10.2307/41945976