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This is a historical map chart of Madagascar, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, from the 1890s. The map is in color and shows the rail and route routes of the island. Madagascar is the fourth largest island in the world and is home to five percent of the world's plant and animal species, 80 percent of which are unique to Madagascar. The primary language spoken in Madagascar is Malagasy. The written history of Madagascar began in the 7th century, when Arabs established trading posts along the northwest coast. European contact began in the 1500s, when Portuguese sea captain Diego Dias sighted the island. In the late 17th century, the French established trading posts along the east coast. From about 1774 to 1824, it was a favorite haunt for pirates. During the Middle Ages, the chiefs of the different settlements on the island began to extend their power through trade with Madagascar's Indian Ocean neighbors. Large chiefdoms began to dominate considerable areas of the island, including the Sakalava chiefdoms of the Menabe and Boina, and the Betsimisaraka of the east coast. In the 1790s, Merina rulers succeeded in establishing hegemony over the major part of the island, including the coast. In 1817, the Merina ruler and the British governor of Mauritius concluded a treaty abolishing the slave trade, which had been important in Madagascar's economy. In return, the island received British military and financial assistance. British influence remained strong for several decades, during which the Merina court was converted to Presbyterianism, Congregationalism, and Anglicanism. The British accepted the imposition of a French protectorate over Madagascar in 1885 in return for eventual control over Zanzibar and as part of an overall definition of spheres of influence in the area. Absolute French control over Madagascar was established by military force in 1895-1896, and the Merina monarchy was abolished. The map is in excellent condition, with clear and detailed detail. The text on the map is in German. The overall size of the map is approximately 6 x 9 1/2 inches. The map print is blank on the back.NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique atlas or book publication. This map/print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print/map I have for sale, like many antique maps and prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. N° de réf. du vendeur 6946
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