Slaving and Slavery in the Indian Ocean

More about the book

Focusing on the plantation colonies of Mauritius, Bourbon, and Seychelles, the book explores their historical significance as naval bases from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Through extensive research using Mauritian, British, and French archival sources, it delves into the conditions of enslaved individuals as revealed by court records, while also examining the mindsets of slave traders and owners. This study offers a nuanced understanding of the complexities surrounding slavery in the Mascareignes region.