Records of Fort St. George (Classic Reprint): Despatches to England, 1746-1751: Despatches to England, 1746-1751 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Inside accounts of imperial clashes on India’s coast, from the fall of Madrass to the defence of Fort St. George. This volume presents public despatches to England that chronicle critical events on the Madras coast between 1746 and 1749, including battles with French fleets, the fate of settlements, and strategic responses by the East India Company.

Readers follow the day‑to‑day decisions, naval movements, and political maneuvers as officers report losses, rebuild fortifications, and coordinate with naval authorities. The documents offer a window into early colonial administration, the pressures of war, and the complex web of loyalties and rivalries in 18th‑century India.

• Primary‑source letters and official communications from the period


• Details of ships, engagements, and strategic outcomes along the coast


• Insights into governance, jurisdiction, and responses to French activity


• Context for the ongoing conflict between competing colonial powers

Ideal for readers of maritime and colonial history who want a concrete, documentary view of a pivotal era on the Indian frontier.

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