ISBN: 9781528521147 - letters from fort st. george, vol. 31: 1756 (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 inner workings of the British East India Company in the mid-18th century. Through a collection of letters exchanged between officials at Fort St. George, the company's headquarters in Madras, and its outposts across India, the reader is transported to a world of trade, politics, and military strategy. The letters reveal the company's complex relationship with the Nawab of Carnatic, the challenges of managing a far-flung empire, and the growing tensions between the British and the French in India. The author skillfully intertwines these letters with historical context, providing insights into the economic, political, and military landscape of the time. The book explores themes of power, profit, and the clash of cultures, offering a nuanced understanding of the early stages of British expansion in India. This collection of letters provides a unique and valuable window into a pivotal period in history, illuminating the forces that shaped the future of 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.…