The Dutch East India Company and Mysore, 1762–1790: Volume 31
di:
Jan Van Lohuizen
Lingua: Inglese
Formato: Brossura
ISBN 10: 9401767416
ISBN 13: 9789401767415
Data di pubblicazione:
January 1st, 1958
Editore: Springer
Pagine: 213
Jan Van Lohuizen intricately explores the complex interactions between the Dutch East India Company and the Mysore kingdom from 1762 to 1790. Through meticulous research, he unveils the strategic maneuvers and diplomatic exchanges that defined this pivotal era in South Asian history. Readers are immersed in a narrative that not only highlights the economic ambitions of the Dutch but also the resilience and adaptability of the Mysore rulers amid colonial pressures.
The book paints a vivid picture of the political landscape during a time of upheaval. Van Lohuizen’s examination reveals how trade, conflict, and alliance shaped the relationships between European powers and Indian states. It offers a unique perspective on the motivations behind the Dutch colonial enterprise while shedding light on the local responses that sought to counter foreign dominance. Through this lens, the book contributes significantly to the understanding of colonial dynamics in the 18th century.
The book paints a vivid picture of the political landscape during a time of upheaval. Van Lohuizen’s examination reveals how trade, conflict, and alliance shaped the relationships between European powers and Indian states. It offers a unique perspective on the motivations behind the Dutch colonial enterprise while shedding light on the local responses that sought to counter foreign dominance. Through this lens, the book contributes significantly to the understanding of colonial dynamics in the 18th century.