9781528115278 - Records of Fort St. George: Diary and Consultation Book of 1680-1681 (26th January 1680-10th January 1681) (Classic Reprint) de Office, Madras Record (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book contains minutes from the meetings of the East India Company's Fort St. George council in 1680-1681. The records provide insights into the daily affairs of the English settlement at the time, including discussions on trade, investment, and diplomacy. The author presents the documents in their original language, transcribed from the manuscript found in the Madras Record Office. Of particular note is a meeting that occurred in February. The council discussed the possibility of establishing trade relations with the King of Barma and Pegu. The company hoped to gain access to the region's saltpeter, stick lack, and rubies in exchange for manufactured goods. The detailed description of these discussions offers fascinating insights into the geopolitical dynamics of the period. Overall, this book is a valuable resource for scholars and anyone interested in the history of the East India Company and its activities in India. 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.