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An Inquiry Into The Question Of Boundaries, Which Is Pending Between The Two Republics Aforesaid - Softcover

Felipe Molina

 
9780371968482: An Inquiry Into The Question Of Boundaries, Which Is Pending Between The Two Republics Aforesaid

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An Inquiry Into The Question Of Boundaries, Which Is Pending Between The Two Republics Aforesaid: With A Map For The Better Understanding Of The Subject, And Documentary Evidence In Support Of The Ancient Titles Of Costa Rica: To Which An Appendix Has Been Added Containing A Brief Account Of The — Felipe Molina. This 1883 pamphlet analyzes the long-standing boundary disputes between Costa Rica and its neighbors, presenting a historical and legal survey from colonial charters to post-independence treaties. It outlines Costa Rica’s claims against New Granada (Veragua) and against Nicaragua, tracing the evolution of jurisdiction, borders, and possession through decrees, maps, diplomatic correspondence, and official reports. The work emphasizes the importance of documentary evidence, the validity of ancient titles, and the potential for arbitration by the United States, while including an appendix on the Costa Rica–Nicaragua boundary question and discussions surrounding the proposed interoceanic canal. The volume also documents the political context of the era, the status of the Mosquito coast, and Costa Rica’s legal arguments for its territorial integrity.

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