Description
- ISBN-10: 935324028X
- ISBN-13: 978-9353240288
- Publisher: Kalpaz Publications
- Publication date: 1 January 2019
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 23 x 14 x 3 cm
- Print length: 309 pages
Availability: In Stock
Towns of the Tamil Coast and Hinterland the Changing form and Function, 1506-1801
SKU: 9789353240288
Original price was: ₹990.00.₹643.50Current price is: ₹643.50.
Explore the dynamic urban transformation of the Tamil coast and hinterland from 1506 to 1801 in S. Jeyaseela Stephen’s insightful book. This volume offers a unique “history from below,” examining how ordinary people shaped spatial connections and urbanization. Discover the impact of Arab traders, Portuguese port towns, and the sophisticated fortifications developed by the Dutch and French, blending European innovations with local traditions. Drawing on rich archival material, European plans, maps, and sketches, the book provides a detailed account of how rulers and merchants negotiated urban growth. A compelling read for anyone interested in the historical geography, colonial urbanism, and maritime history of South India.
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