Isbn: 9781334003974 - select letters of tippoo sultan to various public functionaries: including his principal military commanders, governors of forts and provinces, ... agents, &c., &c., &c (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 reveals a series of letters collected from the regime of Sultan Tippoo. The letters principally revolve around topics of political sagacity as well as more mundane subjects such as finances and commercial trade. Additionally, it provides a glimpse into the character of the Sultan himself as both an intolerant bigot and a cruel and relentless enemy. The book draws from a register of letters documenting most of the Sultan's reign offering commentary and context where needed. The author of this book was employed under Lord Wellesley and makes extensive use of primary source material discovered after the fall of Seringapatam. While useful for its historical context alone, the book also offers insights into the Sultanâs character and the inner workings of his court. Particularly interesting are the window into the Sultan's bizarre and capricious nature. The book concludes by emphasizing the value of these letters in illuminating not only the reign of Tippoo Sultan but also the nature of power and governance more broadly. 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.…