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A comprehensive history of the Seychelles, this volume traces its periods of colonisation by France and Britain, the immobile years of the twentieth century, the granting of independence in 1976, and the social changes precipitated by tourism in the late-1990s.
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Review:
'Scarr has produced an extremely readable book on the history of the Seychelle islands. ... He has also masterfully captured the capriciousness of the Seychelles elite ... under colonial rule.' - African Affairs
About the Author:
Deryck Scarr is Emeritus Fellow at the Australian National University's Institute of Advanced Studies.
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- PublisherC Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 185065364X
- ISBN 13 9781850653646
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages247
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