Le Malaise Créole

Author: Rosabelle Boswell
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 9781845450755
Category : Creoles
Languages : en
Pages : 266

Book Description
How does one explain the poverty and marginalization of a group that lives in a remarkably successful economy and peaceful society? A native anthropologist, the author provides critical insight into the dynamics of contemporary Mauritian society. In her meticulously researched study of ethnic, gender and racial discrimination in Mauritius, she addresses debates carried out in many developing societies on subaltern identities, ethnicity, poverty and social injustice. The book therefore also offers important empirical material for scholars interested in the wider Indian Ocean region and beyond.

A Concise History of Dutch Mauritius, 1598-1710

Author: Perry J. Moree
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 152

Book Description
In 1598 a fleet of five East India ships from the Nether-lands landed on the uninhabited island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, which they claimed as a Dutch possession. Being rich in food and water and free of diseases, Mauritius became an important station for outward or homeward-bound ships of the Dutch East India Company, who built a fort, garrisoned the island, began cutting the island's ebony forests, and introduced slaves from Madagascar, some of whom succeeded in escaping Dutch rule and lived as refugees in the interior of the island. Even in the seventeenth century, Mauritius had a multiethnic population. This book describes the vicissitudes of the Dutch on Mauritius and examines the commanders of the island, from the successful Adriaen van der Stel to the despotic Isaac Lamotius, from the disastrous George Wreede to the diplomatic but harsh Roelof Diodati. Appendices list ships calling at Mauritius and the first foreign inhabitants of Mauritius.

The Mauritian Paradox

Author: Ramtohul, Ramola
Publisher: University of Mauritius Press
ISBN: 9990373485
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
Speaking of Mauritius as an economic miracle has become a cliché, and with good reason: Its development since Independence in 1968 can easily be narrated as a rags-to-riches story. In addition, it is a stable democracy capable of containing the conflict potential inherent in its complex ethnic and religious demography. This book brings together some of the finest scholarship, domestic as well as foreign, on contemporary Mauritius, offering perspectives from constitutional law, cultural studies, sociology, archaeology, economics, social anthropology and more. While celebrating the indisputable, and impressive, achievements of the Mauritian nation on its fiftieth birthday, this book is far from toothless. Looking back inevitably implies looking ahead, and in order to do so, critical self-scrutiny is essential, to be able to learn from the mistakes of the past. The contributors raise fundamental questions concerning a broad range of issues, from the dilemmas of multiculturalism to the marginal role of women in public life, from the question of constitutional reform and the continued problem of corruption to the slow destruction of Mauritius’ joy and pride, namely the beauty and purity of its natural scenery. Taking stock of the first fifty years, this book also looks ahead to the next fifty years, giving some cues as to where Mauritius can and should aim in the next decades.

Introduction to Mauritius

Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
ISBN: 7874636015
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description
Mauritius is an island nation located in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. The country is known for its beautiful beaches, unique wildlife, and diverse culture. The country’s capital city is Port Louis, and the population is estimated to be around 1.3 million people. The island was first discovered by the Arabs in the 10th century and has since been occupied by the Dutch, French, and British. The country gained independence in 1968 and has since become one of the most stable and prosperous nations in Africa. The economy of Mauritius is predominantly based on tourism, manufacturing, and services. The country is also known for its strong democratic government and has a mixed population of Indian, African, Chinese, and European people, leading to a vibrant cultural scene with a unique blend of different traditions and customs.

Mauritius, Rodrigues, Reunion

Author: Alexandra Richards
Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
ISBN: 9781841622903
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
The Bradt guide is the most comprehensive book on the market to the Mascarene islands of Mauritius, its dependency Rodrigues and the French island of Reunion. It is the only guide to cover the full range of dining and accommodation options, from shoestring to luxury. It offers greater coverage of flora, fauna and conservation projects than other guides, as well as in-depth information on outdoor pursuits, beaches, food, culture and language. Whether visitors want to chill out amid Rodrigues's simple charms, hike through the volcanic landscapes of Reunion, or get married in Mauritius, the information is here.

The Mauritius Command

Author: Patrick O'Brian
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393037043
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 356

Book Description
Stephen Maturin brings Captain Jack Aubrey secret orders to lead an expedition against the French islands of Mauritius and La Reunion, but the conduct of two of his own officers threatens the success of the mission.

Mauritius on the Spice Route, 1598-1810

Author: Denis Piat
Publisher: Editions Didier Millet
ISBN: 9814260312
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
This is the engrossing story of Mauritius, the exotic Indian Ocean island port of call at the heart of the fabled "Spice Route". Although first discovered and visited by the Arabs and the Portuguese, and subsequently colonised by the Dutch, the French and the English, it is the French influence that is most keenly felt in Mauritius today, thanks to France's nearly century-long rule over Mauritius from 1715 to 1810. Combining rich historical detail, rare archival documents, antique lithographs paintings, and portraits, and fascinating stories of well-known figures of the period - like the founder of the colony Governor Mahé de La Bourdonnais, the explorer and botanist Pierre Poivre, and the celebrated explorer Jean- François de Lapérouse - Mauritius on the Spice Route is an invitation to step back in time and discover the fascinating history of this exotic paradise.

Blue Mauritius

Author: Helen Morgan
Publisher: Atlantic Books Ltd
ISBN: 1782397744
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 245

Book Description
In September 1847 coloured squares of paper were stuck to envelopes and used to send out admission cards to a fancy-dress ball on the tropical island of Mauritius. No-one at the party would have guessed that the envelopes bearing these stamps would one day be worth more than a million dollars. When a two pence 'Blue Mauritius' surfaced on the fledgling French stamp-collecting market in 1865 it gained instant celebrity. Then in 1903, when a perfect specimen, discovered in a childhood album, was bought at auction by the Prince of Wales, the Blue Mauritius gained super-star status. Even now, the stamps of 'Post Office Mauritius' remain synonymous with fame, wealth and mystery. Helen Morgan tells the fascinating story of the most coveted scraps of paper in existence, from Mauritius' Port Louis to Bordeaux, India and Great Britain, Switzerland and Japan, into the fantasies and imagination of stamp collectors everywhere.

Mauritius

Author: Allister Macmillan
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Mauritius
Languages : en
Pages : 466

Book Description

The Franco-Mauritian Elite

Author: Tijo Salverda
Publisher: Berghahn Books
ISBN: 1782386416
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 240

Book Description
Mauritian independence in 1968 marked the end of a regime favorable to the Franco-Mauritians, the island’s white colonial elite. Now, in postcolonial Mauritius, this group is faced with a much more diverse power constellation and often feels in competition with others vying for their privileges. Though this is a clear departure from the colonial heydays, Franco-Mauritians have been able to continue their elite position into the early twenty-first century. This book focuses on the power of white elites still lingering on in postcolonial realities, and with regards to elites and power in general, addresses anew how an elite group aims to prolong its position over time.