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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book consists of an extensive collection of letters dispatched to the British East India Company's governor and council in Fort St. George, present-day Chennai. These letters, dated from 1738, offer invaluable firsthand accounts of the Company's commercial activities, the political dynamics of the region, and the lives of British individuals working in India during that period. The letters provide rich insights into the complex political landscape of 18th century Southern India, detailing the Company's interactions with local rulers, the challenges of maintaining alliances, and their strategies for consolidating power. The collection exposes the realities of the Company's trading operations, including the procurement of textiles, the challenges of maintaining a steady supply of goods, and the efforts to establish new markets. Beyond their historical significance, these letters offer a glimpse into the personal lives and experiences of British individuals living in India. They reveal the challenges of adapting to a foreign culture, the loneliness of being far from home, and the bonds formed between colleagues and acquaintances in a remote and unfamiliar land. This collection of letters presents a vivid and multifaceted account of the British East India Company's activities in Southern India during 1738. It is a valuable resource for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of British colonialism, the East India Company, and the complex interactions between Europe and Asia in the 18th century. 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 9781527923041_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527923041
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LX-9781527923041
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