This comprehensive history of Mauritius and the surrounding islands offers a richly detailed portrait of the people and cultures that make up this vibrant region. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including personal accounts, official records, and eyewitness testimony, Charles Grant, Vicomte de Vaux and William Combe present a gripping narrative of the trials and triumphs of the island's inhabitants over the centuries.

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