Feature The Scramble for Madagascar Madagascar was among the prizes of Europe’s ruthless African land grab. When a US diplomat made plans for his own colonial enterprise, he found that the French had other ideas. Deborah Bauer | Published in History Today Volume 73 Issue 8 August 2023 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. East Africa Related Articles Revolt in Madagascar The End of the French Empire in North Africa Popular articles Did Charles I Have to Die? Off with Their Heads! Anti-Monarchism in Britain