Zanzibar, de stapelplaats van Oost-Afrika by Pierre de Myrica
"Zanzibar, de stapelplaats van Oost-Afrika" by Pierre de Myrica is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book explores the significant role of Zanzibar as a major trading hub in East Africa, detailing its vibrant history marked by war, colonization, and the slave trade. It provides an insightful look into the cultural and economic importance of the island, emphasizing its interactions with various civilizations over centuries. The narrative beginswith a reflection on Zanzibar's strategic position along trade routes and its early connections with the Phoenicians and Arabs, who recognized its potential as a safe harbor. The book captures the evolution of Zanzibar through the lens of colonial endeavors, highlighting Portuguese, Arab, and eventually British influences. It paints a vivid picture of daily life in Zanzibar, describing the diverse population comprising Zanzibari, Arabs, Indians, and others, all coexisting within a bustling marketplace rich with spices and cultural exchanges. Myrica also notes the decline of Zanzibar’s prominence as a trading center due to changing economic dynamics and the abolition of the slave trade, ultimately signaling its diminishing relevance in the global market. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Myrica, Pierre de, 1875-1951 |
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| Title | Zanzibar, de stapelplaats van Oost-Afrika De Aarde en haar Volken, 1908 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | DT: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Africa |
| Subject | Zanzibar -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23883 |
| Release Date | Dec 17, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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