Isbn: 9780282856083 - letters to fort st. george, 1711, vol. 12 (classic reprint) (3 Ergebnisse)

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the intricate world of 18th-century colonial India, offering a captivating glimpse into the daily lives, challenges, and triumphs of the British East India Company. Through a collection of letters exchanged between Fort St. George in Madras and various outposts and settlements, the author paints a vivid picture of a complex society navigating trade, diplomacy, and conflict. Readers will be transported to a time of bustling ports, intricate trade networks, and delicate political alliances. The letters reveal the Company's struggles with rival European powers, complex negotiations with local rulers, and the ever-present threat of piracy. The book explores themes of cultural exchange, economic ambition, and the challenges of maintaining order in a distant land. From shipwrecks and storms to daring raids and diplomatic maneuvers, this book offers a compelling narrative of life on the edge of empire. The author's insights shed light on the East India Company's pivotal role in shaping the course of history, leaving readers with a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped modern India and the legacies of colonialism. 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.…