Olivier Hein

A lively history of an extraordinary island and the people who call it home. Many countries have an interesting tale to tell about their origins and evolution. But few are as exciting and adventurous as that of Mauritius, the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean. A tiny island of volcanoes, dodos, and lagoons, Mauritius remained untouched by humans until...

A fun and fascinating history of an island best known for tropical rainforests and captivating wildlife – but with a much bigger story to tell. The world’s third-largest island, and the only one administered by three different sovereign nations, Borneo is something of a mystery. Home to an incredibly diverse indigenous population, once infamous for headhunting; a hotbed of military...