Malyn Newitt Boeken

This is the first history of Mozambique from the 15th century to the present. The Mozambican people have had contact with Muslim and European traders for nearly 1000 years, and their history is given a unity by the influence of commerce and seaborne trade. Indeed Mozambique itself consists of a series of ancient sea and river ports with their commercial hinterlands.

The book offers an insightful examination of the Portuguese expansion and influence during a pivotal historical period. It explores the establishment of settlements across diverse regions, including Asia, Africa, and South America. With a detailed bibliography and glossary, it serves as a comprehensive resource for understanding the factors that contributed to Portugal's global prominence.