Vim (Wim) Kloster

Join Fabrizio Prado, a specialist in Atlantic networks, Christian Coate, an expert on Anglo-Dutch trade, and historian Vim Kloster, as they unravel the intriguing world of smuggling during the American Revolution. They discuss how St. Eustatius emerged as a bustling smuggling hub, allowing American merchants to subvert British trade regulations. The trio explores the political implications of smuggling, revealing how these illicit networks were pivotal in shaping revolutionary sentiment and economic self-determination. Don't miss the dramatic tales of conflict that followed!