Zanzibar in Contemporary Times (Classic Reprint): A Short History of the Southern East in the Nineteenth Century: A Short History of the Southern East in the Nineteenth Century (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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First impressions of Zanzibar’s long and contested history, from early contact with English ships to the rise of European influence on the island and its mainland coast.

This historical narrative tracks how Zanzibar and its rulers interacted with distant powers in the nineteenth century. It covers the arrival of English and other outsiders, the shifting control of the coast, and the complex story of trade, including the slave trade, diplomacy, and the early roots of colonial administration. The book draws on contemporary records and archives to present a vivid account of a small island that played a large role in regional history.

With a focus on key figures, turning points, and the economic and political forces that shaped the era, the work situates Zanzibar within the broader currents of East African and Indian Ocean history. It offers context for understanding how local leaders navigated foreign influence, while also documenting the impact of global powers on the island’s people and industries.

• Portraits of rulers and their diplomacy as they faced rising European involvement.


• Accounts of early encounters with English sailors and German and British colonial interests.


• Discussion of trade dynamics, slavery, and the social and economic life of the island and nearby coast.


• Context for the transition from independent rule to formal protection and administration.

Ideal for readers interested in African history, the Indian Ocean world, and the colonial interactions that reshaped East Africa.

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