Star and Key by Olivier Hein
A lively history of an extraordinary island and the people who call it home.'This is a labour of love, the patriotic ode of a citizen rediscovering his lost paradiseThe result is irresistible. Over the years many books have recounted the improbable story of this nation that almost refused to exist, but I know no other as detailed and researched. An absolute must-read for understanding the island called a "miracle of peaceful coexistence."'
-- Jean-Claude de l'Estrac, Mauritian politician, historian and author'A lively yet sound account of Mauritius, from its rise from the sea to its present condition as a prosperous, multiethnic democracy.'
-- Edward and Bridget Dommen, authors of Mauritius: An Island of Success'Sensitively written, with sophisticated analysis and meaningful insights into the history of the emergence of the Mauritian nation, with all its cultural complexities and tribulations.
-- Vijaya Teelock, Mauritian historian and authorOlivier Hein is a Mauritian-British author, whose books include Punch a Hole in the Wind and Immortals. A regular contributor to The Chap magazine, he is a former UN, UK and OSCE diplomat, with postings to New York, Paris, Kosovo and Turkmenistan. He lives with his family in the Cotswolds.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781805262923 |
| ISBN 10 | 1805262920 |
| Title | Star and Key |
| Author | Olivier Hein |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | C Hurst & Co Publishers Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-03-20 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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