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Records of Fort St. George (Classic Reprint): Despatches to England, 1746-1751: Despatches to England, 1746-1751 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Inside accounts of imperial clashes on India’s coast, from the fall of Madrass to the defence of Fort St. George. This volume presents public despatches to England that chronicle critical events on the Madras coast between 1746 and 1749, including battles with French fleets, the fate of settlements, and strategic responses by the East India Company.
Readers follow the day‑to‑day decisions, naval movements, and political maneuvers as officers report losses, rebuild fortifications, and coordinate with naval authorities. The documents offer a window into early colonial administration, the pressures of war, and the complex web of loyalties and rivalries in 18th‑century India.
- Primary‑source letters and official communications from the period
- Details of ships, engagements, and strategic outcomes along the coast
- Insights into governance, jurisdiction, and responses to French activity
- Context for the ongoing conflict between competing colonial powers
Ideal for readers of maritime and colonial history who want a concrete, documentary view of a pivotal era on the Indian frontier.
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Records of Fort St. George: Despatches to England, 1746-1751 (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the tumultuous events surrounding the East India Company's operations in India during the mid-18th century. The author meticulously presents a collection of dispatches and records from Fort St. George and Fort St. David, offering a firsthand account of the challenges and triumphs faced by the British in a rapidly changing political landscape. Set against the backdrop of the Anglo-French rivalry for dominance in India, the narrative unfolds with the fall of Madras to French forces in 1746. The subsequent struggles to maintain control, forge alliances with local rulers, and navigate the complexities of trade and diplomacy are vividly portrayed. Readers are transported to a world of political intrigue, military conflict, and economic uncertainty as the East India Company strives to secure its position in the region. Through these detailed dispatches, the book explores themes of colonialism, power dynamics, and cultural exchange. It sheds light on the intricate relationships between the British, French, and Indian powers, revealing the motivations and strategies that shaped the course of history. This book provides valuable insights into a pivotal period in India's colonial past, offering a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the region and the legacy of European involvement in the subcontinent. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527778603_0
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