Vicissitudes Of Fort St. George

by David Leighton

Book Overview

""Vicissitudes Of Fort St. George"" is a historical non-fiction book written by David Leighton. The book tells the story of Fort St. George, a British fortification located in the city of Chennai (formerly known as Madras) in India. The fort was established by the British East India Company in 1644 and played a significant role in the colonization of India.The book provides a detailed account of the fort's history, including its construction, expansion, and the various battles and conflicts that took place there. It also explores the social and cultural changes that occurred in the region as a result of British colonization.Leighton uses a combination of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, as well as secondary sources to provide a comprehensive and engaging narrative. The book also includes photographs and illustrations to help readers visualize the fort and its surroundings.Overall, ""Vicissitudes Of Fort St. George"" is a fascinating exploration of British colonial history in India and an important contribution to the field of South Asian studies. It will appeal to anyone interested in history, colonialism, and cultural exchange.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432534432
• ISBN13: 9781432534431
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 252 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"