This volume provides a detailed historical and political analysis of Madagascar’s transition between the First Republic and the Second Republic, covering the period from 1958 to 1982. Written by Pierre Randrianarisoa and Aimé Lalao Razafimahefa, the book examines key political events, institutional changes, leadership transitions, and the socio-economic transformations that shaped modern Mad…
Mervyn Brown's "A History of Madagascar" is one of the most comprehensive works on the history of Madagascar from its earliest times to its modern development. It explores the Malagasy people, interethnic relations, the influence of the Merina kingdom, French colonialism, and the political dynamics leading up to independence in 1960. Brown, a diplomat and historian, provides in-depth analysis b…
This book provides a comprehensive historical and analytical account of Madagascar from 1947 to 2002, tracing the country’s political, social, and cultural transformations across five decades. Written by Jacques Tiersonnier, S.J., with contributions from Céline Mathon, the work examines key events such as the 1947 uprising, the post-colonial political restructuring, the rise and fall of vari…
This book by Pierre Boiteau offers a comprehensive contribution to the understanding of the historical formation of the Malagasy nation. Through meticulous research, the author examines the origins, cultural development, political structures, and socio-historical evolution of Madagascar. Published as a co-edition between Éditions Sociales in Paris and the Ministry of Culture of the Democratic …
This historical study of Madagascar, authored by F. Labatut and R. Raharinarivonirina, provides a comprehensive overview of the island’s political, social, and cultural development. Designed primarily for educational purposes, the book traces Madagascar's history from early settlement and the rise of major kingdoms through the colonial period and into the modern era. With a preface by S. Raja…