Germany in Central America: Competitive Imperialism, 1821-1929 Book

	Preface
	Introduction	1
Ch. 1	Foundations of German Interest in Central America, 1820-1848	10
Ch. 2	Prussia and Commerce with the Pacific Basin, 1848-1851	21
Ch. 3	Franz Hugo Hesse's Mission to Central America, 1851-1858	34
Ch. 4	Bismarck and the Foundations of the German Empire, 1858-1871	55
Ch. 5	Defining Germany's Role in Central America, 1871-1885	67
Ch. 6	Aggressive Participation in the New World, 1885-1898	85
Ch. 7	Aggressive Penetration and National Honor, 1898-1906	112
Ch. 8	Apogee of German Power in Central America, 1906-1914	137
Ch. 9	U. S. Displacement of German Economic Power during World War I	154
Ch. 10	Reestablishing Germany's Role, 1920-1925	173
Ch. 11	A Revived German Presence in Central America, 1924-1929	190
	Conclusion and Epilogue	207
	Appendix: Tables	213
	Notes	227
	Research Resources on Germany In Central America	287
	Primary Materials and Published Sources	295
	Index	303