The History of Slavery in Mauritius and the Seychelles, 1810-1875

Moses D.e. Nwulia. Includes Index. Bibliography: P. 236-241. Preface • 7 Maps • 8 1 Introduction: An Overview • 13 2 Before 1810 • 17 3 Socioeconomic Conditions during the Early Decades of British Rule • 38 4 The Period of “Amelioration,” 1823-35 • 88 5 The “Apprenticeship” System, 1835-39 • 144 6 The Post-Emancipation Period, 1839-75 • 181 7 Conclusion: Slavery, Status, and Class • 226 Selected Bibliography • 236 Index • 242