ISBN: 9781333356378 - notes on and extracts from the government records in fort saint george, madras, public department (classic reprint): public consultation, from 1679-80 ... from 1679-80 to 1680-81 (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life and business dealings of the East India Company in Madras, India, during the late 17th century. The author presents a detailed account of the companyââ â¢s operations, from managing its trading posts and dealing with local rulers to overseeing the complex process of purchasing and exporting goods like textiles and saltpeter. Through meticulously transcribed minutes of council meetings, the book reveals the challenges the company faced in navigating a politically volatile and geographically vast environment. We witness the companyââ â¢s efforts to establish new trading routes, its complex relationships with other European powers, and its constant struggle to maintain order and control within its settlements. The book's insights shed light on the early stages of British imperialism in India, a period marked by exploration, competition, and the gradual establishment of a powerful trading empire. 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.…