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About The Book: Vestiges of Old Madras 1640-1800 by Henry Davison Love -Vol-1: Covers the early establishment of Madras, the East India Company’s initial settlements, and administrative structures. Love uses original records to detail trade, fortifications, and relations with local rulers, providing a foundational understanding of the city’s colonial origins. Vol-2: Focuses on the political and military events affecting Madras, including conflicts with regional powers and European rivals. The volume presents detailed accounts from East India Company records, illustrating governance, defense strategies, and interactions that shaped the city’s growth. Vol-3: Explores social, cultural, and economic life in Madras, highlighting commerce, population, and daily activities. Love incorporates maps, illustrations, and archival documents to depict urban development, community structures, and the city’s evolving identity during the 17th and 18th centuries. Vol-4: Documents administrative records, legal proceedings, and correspondence of the East India Company. This volume provides insights into governance, trade regulations, and civic planning, rounding out Love’s comprehensive chronicle of Madras from its early settlement to the late 18th century.
