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This essay explores the Caribbean region's historical and cultural interconnectedness, challenging conventional theories that emphasize fragmentation and heterogeneity. Mintz argues for understanding the Caribbean as an "oikoumene," a shared world shaped by long-term interactions and exchanges among its diverse inhabitants. He examines the enduring influence of specific substances, such as sugar, coffee, and tobacco, in shaping regional economies, social structures, and cultural practices. These substances, he contends, have acted as powerful vectors of integration, linking the Caribbean to global networks of trade and power. By tracing the complex trajectories of these substances, Mintz reveals the deep-seated connections that have bound the Caribbean together despite its apparent diversity.

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