Description
- ISBN-13: 9789394262478
- Publisher: Manohar Publishers and Distributors
- Binding: Hardback
- Language: English
- Spine Width: 20 mm
- Width: 225 mm
- ISBN-10: 9394262474
- Publisher Date: 28 Nov 2023
- Height: 151 mm
- No of Pages: 262
- Weight: 468 gr
Availability: In Stock
Small Island, Large Ocean
SKU: 9789394262478
Original price was: ₹1,500.00.₹1,125.00Current price is: ₹1,125.00.
Explore the captivating history of Mauritius in “Small Island, Large Ocean” by Burkhard Schnepel (ISBN: 9789394262478). Dive into the era of piracy in the South-Western Indian Ocean (1680-1750) and uncover the impact of devastating epidemics on the island’s early settlement. Discover the intricate relationship between this small island and the vast ocean that shaped its destiny.
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Preethi Vardhan Yadav Golla –
A decent read. Schnepel provides a good overview, but I wished for more depth on the cultural aspects.
Parth Sondager –
Enjoyable read. It got a bit slow in the middle, but the ending picked up nicely. I appreciate it.
Yash Namdeo Pise –
I like the book and will recommend to my friends but a better cover photo can give more justice.
Abhishek Gargvansi –
A bit too focused on dates and events, and less on the human stories, but good effort.
Anushtha Tiwari –
Absolutely captivating! I couldn’t put it down. A must-read for history buffs. I loved it.
Revu Anurag –
While factually accurate, I found the writing style a little academic and challenging to follow. It’s OK.
Adarsh Sirmour –
I really appreciated the details about the ocean’s impact. A unique perspective! Worth reading.
Khushi Santosh Surana –
It’s a good book to get background on the island’s history, but not very exciting.
Navya Joshi –
Schnepel does an excellent job detailing the pirate era. The epidemics section was a bit grim.
Ayush Deshwal –
A solid historical account, although the prose could be more engaging. Overall, fine.
Subhankar Ghosh –
The book was informative, but somewhat dry. Not a page-turner, but historically sound.
Ananya Singh –
Schnepel’s work is impressive. I gained a deeper understanding of Mauritius. Definitely a good book.
Harshal Dharme –
I was hoping for more on the daily life of early settlers. Still, a worthwhile historical overview.
Sanket Nagnath Deshmukh –
The piracy section was thrilling! The book is a great journey through the island’s past.
Rohit Raj –
A well-researched book! I am glad to have found it. It covers interesting portions of history.
Chahat –
I am not a fan of history books but this book was good and very easy to read.
Sushant Dubey –
A concise and engaging account of Mauritius’s early years. A great introduction to the island’s past.
Sanjana –
Fascinating history! I learned so much about Mauritius I never knew. Highly recommend!