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World Travel Guide - Martinique - History & Government - English
URL: http://www.worldtravelguide.net/data/mtq/mtq580.asp

There was little political movement until 1974 when Martinique, along with Guadeloupe and French Guiana, was given regional status entailing some local political and economic autonomy. This was increased in 1982 and 1983 with measures introduced by President Mitterrand in a package of decentralisation policies.

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Martinique / A Brief History - English
URL: http://www.caribbean-direct.com/Martinique-Direct/Helpful%20Info/MQEbriefhistory

The leading resource for Martinique travel information.

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iExplore | Research - English
URL: http://www.iexplore.com/dmap/Martinique/History

iExplore - Martinique travel: iExplore is your complete Martinique travel guide. When Columbus sighted Martinique it was inhabited by Carib Indians who called the island Madinina, 'Island of Flowers.' Three decades passed before the first party of French settlers, led by Pierre Belain d'Esnambuc, landed on the northwestern side of the island.

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Lonely Planet World Guide - English
URL: http://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/caribbean/martinique/history.htm

Destination Martinique - History.

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History of Martinique up until 1900 - English
URL: http://www.publicbookshelf.org/public_html/The_Great_Republic_By_the_Master_Hist

The history of Martinique as related up until the year 1900.

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History of Martinique - English
URL: http://www.la-martinique.net/Communicator/anglais/history.htm

A few important dates in the history of Martinique.

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