East India Company and Trade in South India: Madras, 1746-1803

This book explores the economic history of the English East India Companys trade in Madras during the 18th century, tracing the role of trade and commerce in achieving economic ends, territorial expansion, and control of resources. It discusses the nature, contents, volume, and changing trends of trade and commerce, and is a valuable resource for administrators, students, scholars, and researchers of colonial history, modern Indian economic history, and British trade history.

Format: Hardback
Length: 210 pages
Publication date: 08 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate economic history of the English East India Companys trade during the second half of the 18th century, focusing on its operations from Madras (Chennai). It explores the profound influence of trade and commerce on the European EICs as they pursued their economic objectives, territorial expansion, and control over productive resources. The author skillfully portrays the nature, content, volume, and evolving trends of trade and commerce across a significant period of Indian economic history. The book's extensive volume examines the primary components of trade, including exports, investments, imports, and private trade, as well as the traders of Madras from 1746 to 1803.

Thanks to its abundant archival resources, this book serves as a vital resource for administrators, students, scholars, and researchers interested in colonial history, modern Indian economic history, and British trade history. It provides a deep understanding of the complex interplay between economic forces, power dynamics, and cultural interactions during this pivotal era.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032479026