Description
Madras in the Olden Time is a meticulously researched historical chronicle that documents the early period of the Madras Presidency under British rule. J. Talboys Wheeler, a noted historian, presents a detailed narrative of the city’s foundation and subsequent development through the administration of Thomas Pitt, whose grandson became the celebrated 1st Earl of Chatham.
The work offers valuable primary source material and historical analysis of colonial administrative practices, commercial activities, and political developments in 17th and early 18th century Madras. Through careful examination of official records and contemporary accounts, Wheeler illuminates the complex dynamics between European traders, local rulers, and the emerging colonial bureaucracy that shaped the Presidency.
This historical study serves as an essential reference for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding the foundations of British colonial presence in India and the development of Madras as a major commercial and administrative center.
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