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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book presents a rich and detailed account of the East India Company's early activities in India, with a focus on their establishment in Surat. The author draws on a wide range of sources, including letters, narratives, treaties, and diaries, to provide a comprehensive view of the Company's interactions with local rulers, their struggles with rival European powers, and the challenges they faced in establishing a foothold in the region. The book is particularly valuable for its insights into the complex political and economic landscape of Gujarat in the 17th century. The author provides a vivid account of the rise and fall of various local rulers, the intricate network of trade routes, and the cultural and religious diversity of the region. This context helps readers understand the challenges and opportunities that the Company faced as it sought to establish a presence in the area. Beyond its historical value, the book also offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives and experiences of the Company's employees in India. The letters and diaries included in the book provide a unique window into the day-to-day lives of these men, their hopes, fears, and ambitions. They also shed light on the Company's internal politics and the often-difficult relationships between its employees and the local population. Overall, this book is a valuable contribution to the scholarship on the early history of the East India Company. It provides a wealth of new information and insights that will be of interest to scholars and general readers alike. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333877828_0
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