304 Pages
by
Routledge
302 Pages
by
Routledge
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The history of the French in India has received far less scholarly attention than that of other European nations; English historiography, in particular, has often treated it as no more than a preliminary to the extension of British power. In addition, work hitherto has tended to focus on the trade with Europe, not the Asian trade - the 'country trade' carried on within Asia; the full importance of... Read more
Contents: Introduction; Maps; The Asian scene: politics and trade, 1700-50; The French Company, 1664-1748; The French community in India; French country trade: the Company and the private traders; The French partner; The European and Christian partner; The Indian partner; The Westward routes; The Eastern routes and inland trade; From trade to war; Conclusion; Appendices; Bibliography; Index.
Biography
Catherine Manning
'Fortunes à Faire is solidly based on an exhaustive study of the archival material preserved in France and elsewhere. Often these records yield extremely valuable information. ' The International History Review, Vol. XX, No. 1 'More than many other scholarly studies, this one may entertain the serious general reader as well as the specialist. Along with an abundance of information, there is much amusing human detail concerning the exotic world of the merchants in those remote seas.' American Historical Review
