Fragments of an Indian Ocean Life: Aristide Corroller Between Islands and Empires

This study highlights the unique socio-economic trajectory of Île de France (later Mauritius) during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, contrasting its stability with other French colonies amid global conflicts. It reveals how the island's strong maritime orientation and reliance on neutral trade, particularly U.S. commerce, sustained its economy despite broader disruptions. The research underscores the dual nature of Île de France's economy—urban maritime and rural plantation—and its resilience during the French Wars, which positioned it distinctly from Caribbean colonies. Additionally, it examines the island's economic boom post-1825 following Britain's preferential sugar tariff, coinciding with the decline in slave labor availability. The study employs historical analysis to explore these dynamics, offering insights into the complex interplay of colonial economies and global trade during this period.

Larson, P. M. (2011). Fragments of an Indian Ocean Life: Aristide Corroller Between Islands and Empires. Journal of Social History, 45(2), 366–389. https://doi.org/10.1093/jsh/shr075