ISBN: 9781528217842 - letters from fort st. george for 1689 (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 window into the British East India Company's trade and political dealings in India during 1689, as seen in the letters and dispatches of Fort. St. George's president, Elihu Yale, and his council. Tackling themes of trade, diplomacy, and imperial expansion, it contributes to the understanding of British colonial history in India, exploring challenges faced by the company, including war, famine, and political turmoil that threatened their trading posts and profits. The author provides a glimpse into the efforts of Elihu Yale and his council to secure the company's position, negotiate with local rulers and indigenous merchants, and expand their commercial footprint. Through these letters and dispatches, this book sheds light on the complex interactions shaping India's colonial history. 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.…