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Madras in the Olden Time is a seminal work examining the history of the Madras Presidency during its formative years from 1639 to 1748. This three-volume set by renowned historian J. Talboys Wheeler offers an exhaustive account of the city’s transformation from a small trading post into a significant British colonial settlement.
The work meticulously documents the political, social, and economic developments that shaped Madras during this critical period. Wheeler provides detailed narratives of key events, personalities, and administrative structures that established the foundation of colonial governance in South India. The volumes cover the early European presence, the establishment of Fort Saint George, commercial enterprises, and the complexities of colonial rule.
This authoritative historical reference serves as an invaluable resource for scholars, historians, and anyone interested in understanding colonial India, the East India Company’s operations, and the early development of Madras as a cosmopolitan center. The comprehensive nature of this work makes it essential reading for understanding India’s colonial history.
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