02284cam a22003013u 4500 23883 UtSlPG 20260610133540.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG nl iso639-1 DT Myrica, Pierre de, 1875-1951 Zanzibar, de stapelplaats van Oost-Afrika : De Aarde en haar Volken, 1908 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-17 Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/ "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 begins with 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.) Original publication data not identified Zanzibar -- Description and travel https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23883 64915 64915