An interpretive history from precolumbia times to 1900, racial politics in post revolutionary cuba and latin america in the era of the cuban revolution. The dominican republic is where youll find the caribbeans highest peak, pico duarte, measuring 3175 metres. When the french arrived on martinique, the island was already inhabited by the carib indians, after which the caribbean region was named. Discover the best caribbean history in best sellers.
Thereafter came the arawaks, from venezuela, who settled in. Several types of vintage and white rum are produced onsite, and the mills that prepare the sugarcane are still powered by a steam engine from 1922. During the course of the 17thcentury martinique was colonized by the compagnie des iles damerique. It is included in the lesser antilles island chain.
All links are deemed relevant and are not placed merely for profit. A story of colonialism and resistance in the caribbean price, richard on. Its nearest neighbours are the island republics of dominica, 22 miles 35 km to the northwest, and saint lucia, 16 miles 26 km to the south. The sugar business made the settlers of martinique rich, and after a waning interest from france, the island was privately owned between 1650 and 1658, until french king. Mile upon mile of white sand lines its coastline, a fact that hasnt gone unnoticed by the holidaymakers who fly there to flop beneath its shady palms. In colonial days martinique was the administrative, social, and cultural center of the french antilles. Martinique history martinique facts destination360. Caribbean history collections institute of historical.
This is a page on the history of the island of martinique. The impact of colonialism and slavery can still be seen in many of the island cultures today. Martinique history timeline 1400s 1600s 1493 christopher columbus charted the island 1502 christopher columbus landed in martinique. Martinique time line chronological timetable of events. History martinique martinique was discovered by christopher columbus on his fourth voyage in 1502. Discover librarianselected research resources on caribbean history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Massive selection of new and used caribbean history books. Caribbean islands martinique download lonely planet ebook. The proclamation, issued by president barack obama on june 1st 2012, announced june as national caribbean american heritage month in glowing terms. After his return to the united states he would publish two books, one an account of his daily life in martinique and the other the story of a slave. At the same time, natural disasters continued to plague the island. The caribs called the island madinina, which is said to mean island of flowers in the carib language. The journal of caribbean history volume 22 by unnamed and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books 5 writers from martinique you should know culture trip.
The dominican republics contribution to the history books. Martinique, caribbean, maritime history and world seaports during. History students looking to rent cheap caribbean and west indies textbooks will want to browse our extensive collection of text books in this area. Martinique is a symbol of the rich caribbean literature and the homeland of numerous inspiring writers who are connected by a common interest in questions of identity, emigration and political involvement. History of martinique lonely planet travel information. This introduced the island to creole culture which has formed a significant part of martiniques history. The island martinique national geographic directions. Deeply steeped in the history of the caribbean, his love for the region is quite evident. Southern martinique, northern martinique, understand martinique, history, people. She managed to be in the forefront of every important episode of her eras turbulent history. The dillon distillery in fortdefrance is a mustvisit for anyone with an interest in rum production and tasting. The first settlement of martinique dates back to a period between the fifth and the first millennium bc century. See more ideas about history, west indies and caribbean.
Ecology and war in the greater caribbean, 16201914 by john robert mcneill, a short account of the. The old slave by patrick chamoiseau, the wretched of the earth by frantz fanon, notebook of a return to the native land by a. Find out more about caribbean history in the ihr wohl library. Martinique facts indicate the indians had named the island madinina, which is interpreted as meaning island of flowers in the indians native caribbean tongue. Those studying martinique history argue that the name is one taken from saint martin, while others still argue that the martinique comes from the original name of madinina. Caribbean history caribbean history from the second millennium bc a group of huntergatherers, known as the ciboney, made their way from south america along the chain of islands enclosing the caribbean sea. Some say that the name martinique is a derivative of this carib word. As a result, the capital of martinique was permanently moved to fortdefrance. History of martinique, caribbean island martinicaonline.
Discover the gorgeous caribbean flower island with a french touch. Martinique, island and overseas territorial collectivity of france, in the eastern caribbean sea. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. Martinique, france genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. A story of colonialism and resistance in the caribbean. Its nearest neighbors are saint lucia, barbados, and dominica. Culture of martinique history, people, women, beliefs. Belain sailed to the caribbean in 1625, hoping to establish a french settlement on the island of st. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Widely reviled by the white aristocracy of the time, schoelcher is now regarded as one of martiniques heroes. Martinique best caribbean islands, caribbean tourism, best caribbean destination. By the caribbean journal staff its one of the easiest places to explore in the caribbean the french caribbean island of martinique, home to some of.
With the european introduction of sugar cane, more than 5 million africans are estimated to have been forcibly brought to. This comprehensive book covers over four hundred years of caribbean adventures and misadventures from columbus first trip to the region to the 1930s. By 1888, the population of martinique had risen from about 163,000 people a decade earlier to 176,000. African slavers and the demography of the caribbean up to 1750. Shop history caribbean west indies books at alibris. Andrea stuart, who was raised in the caribbean, combines scholarly distance with a. The existence of a martinican nation is a matter of dispute. Martinique is truly a little bit of france in the french caribbean islands. We take a look at some of the island of martiniques best known intellectuals and. From its founding, martinique played an integral role in frances atlantic. You will find here the best travel deals and vacation packages to martinique. Martinique was discovered by christopher columbus on his fourth voyage in 1502. Message boards localities caribbean french antilles martinique. On march 8, 1902, came the most devastating natural disaster in caribbean history.
Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Since the publication of the first edition in 1983, the annapolis book of seamanship has set the standard by which other books on sailing are measured. Martinique is an overseas island territory of france in the caribbean. Consequently, it is the reference heritage library in martinique. Initially, the library contained the 10,000 books that victor schoelcher had donated to the island. Sweet liberty rebecca hartkopf schloss university of pennsylvania. For almost a century the institutes library has been collecting published primary source material that. In 1626 he returned to france, where he won the support of cardinal richelieu to. This volume the first one published begins with an overview of the slave trade. Acquire your favorite caribbean history books at low prices.
The rose of martinique is a comprehensive and truly empathetic biography. Pierre and claiming the lives of all but one of its 30,000 inhabitants. The letters and diary of pierre dessalles, planter in martinique, 18081856 johns hopkins studies in atlantic history and culture by professor pierre dasalles, ms. The first inhabitants were nomadic indians who lived by hunting, fishing and gathering. Academic journal article the journal of caribbean history. Martiniques history is quite similar to other caribbean islands, but if you look a little bit deeper, you will see the subtle historical differences that have made this tropical destination a truly unique place that proudly maintains its fascinating heritage. The history of the caribbean is rich with adventurous tales, blended cultures, and natural diversity. Abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. The three faces of postemancipation migration in martinique, 18481865. Martinique travel guide expert picks for your vacation. Purchase through these links helps to keep this educational website online and free. Martinique best caribbean islands, caribbean tourism.
The caribbean is known for its rum, and martinique is no exception. Pierre belain desnambuc was a french trader and adventurer in the caribbean, who established the first permanent french colony, saintpierre, on the island of martinique in 1635. Since the earliest chapters of our history, caribbean americans have shaped every aspect of our society. The caribbeans true art history dates back to the rock art and body painting carried out by the indigenous arawak and taino indian. The island was inhabited by indigenous indians who called the martinique the island of flowers. A journey through the caribbean islands paperback by. List of books and articles about caribbean history. Books 6 writers from the caribbean canon you should. Explore martinique holidays and discover the best time and places to visit. Stop over documentary, discovery, history 74,215 views. After the definitive abolition of slavery in 1848 an earlier emancipation act of the french revolution was rescinded by napoleon, the dominant colonial policy became assimilation. We collect primary source material that includes travel accounts and reports from colonial officials in the nineteenth century. Download the martinique ebook of lonely planets caribbean islands. Sweet liberty chronicles the history of martinique from frances reacquisition of the.