Why is ‘Grand Port’ important? History will always be a key subject for study because of the lessons the past can teach us, but the study of history will and should always engender discussion and controversy because of the many ways in which a single event can be interpreted. The bicentenary has provoked a… Continue reading Why is ‘Grand Port’ important?
Month: July 2011
WRONGFUL ENSLAVEMENT: THE HEARTFELT PLEA OF FURCY
It was, unfortunately, not that uncommon for individuals of Indian and African origin to be tricked into slavery in the early 19th century Mascarenes. There were cases of Indians embarking on ships as crew only to find themselves sold as slaves in Mauritius, while the story of Furcy, recounted below in his own letters, raised… Continue reading WRONGFUL ENSLAVEMENT: THE HEARTFELT PLEA OF FURCY
MALCOLM DE CHAZAL: HIER ET DEMAIN
Colloque international pluridisciplinaire MALCOLM DE CHAZAL : HIER ET DEMAIN 28 septembre – 1er octobre 2011 Au siège de la Fondation Malcolm de Chazal Rue du Vieux Conseil, Port-Louis (Maurice) Argumentaire Le présent colloque international pluridisciplinaire se situe dans le cadre de 2011 Année Malcolm de Chazal marquant les 30 ans du décès de cet… Continue reading MALCOLM DE CHAZAL: HIER ET DEMAIN