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Historical Dictionary of Madagascar
Allen, Philip M.; Covell, Maureen
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Description for Historical Dictionary of Madagascar
Hardback. Rev. ed. of: Historical dictionary of Madagascar / Maureen Covell. 1995. Series: Historical Dictionaries of Africa. Num Pages: 504 pages, maps. BIC Classification: 1H; HBG; HBJH. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 222 x 146 x 33. Weight in Grams: 676.
Madagascar, widely known as the "Great Island," is just off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, but in many ways it hardly resembles its mainland neighbors. Its flora and fauna are quite distinct, and the folkways and culture of its population are intriguingly different from that of the continental countries. This revised and expanded edition fills us in on the changes that have occurred over the past decade while still covering the long and intricate history of the country. It starts with the earliest settlers, continues through the period of French colonial rule, and then describes more ... Read more
Madagascar, widely known as the "Great Island," is just off the coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, but in many ways it hardly resembles its mainland neighbors. Its flora and fauna are quite distinct, and the folkways and culture of its population are intriguingly different from that of the continental countries. This revised and expanded edition fills us in on the changes that have occurred over the past decade while still covering the long and intricate history of the country. It starts with the earliest settlers, continues through the period of French colonial rule, and then describes more ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2005
Publisher
Scarecrow Press United States
Number of pages
504
Condition
New
Series
Historical Dictionaries of Africa
Number of Pages
504
Place of Publication
Lanham, MD, United States
ISBN
9780810846364
SKU
V9780810846364
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99-15
About Allen, Philip M.; Covell, Maureen
Philip M. Allen is Distinguished University Professor, Chair of Foreign Languages, and Coordinator of Liberal Studies at Frostburg State University, in the University of Maryland System. He is a former Foreign Service Officer in Madagascar and Germany. He is author of several books on the Indian Ocean, and has held three Senior Fulbright Lectureships, including one at the University of ... Read more
Reviews for Historical Dictionary of Madagascar
There are relatively few reference works on this country's history, so this sturdily bound book is essential for those special collections that focus on Africa or the Indian Ocean region. The item under review is also suitable for the reference collections of academic and large public libraries.
American Reference Books Annual
...comprehensive, well-organized and nicely written...
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American Reference Books Annual
...comprehensive, well-organized and nicely written...
International ... Read more