Vaughan, Megan
Creating the Creole Island: Slavery in Eighteenth-Century Mauritius
- ISBN 13:
- 9780822333999
- author:
- Vaughan, Megan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Duke University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2005
- Pages:
- 360
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 235 mm
- Genre:
- Biological anthropology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Creole Island: Slavery in Eighteenth-Century Mauritius by Megan Vaughan A detailed study of the complex social relations that developed on Mauritius under French colonial rule, this book explores the power dynamics at play and the process of cultural creolization. Through a combination of archival research and literary analysis, Vaughan examines life on the island, language, sexuality, reproduction, and the impact of the French Revolution. The result is a nuanced understanding of a crucial period in Mauritius' history. This book sheds new light on the history of slavery, colonialism, and creolization across the Indian Ocean, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the subject.
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