The Story of Madras by Glyn Barlow

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Author Barlow, Glyn
Title The Story of Madras
Note Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "The Story of Madras" by Glyn Barlow is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the rich history of the city of Madras, presenting it as a significant yet often overlooked part of India's past. The narrative is structured into vignettes that detail the development of Madras from its early days as a rural settlement into a bustling city shaped by various cultural influences and trade dynamics. The opening of the book sets the stage by providing a snapshot of Madras in its infancy around the year 1639, when it was nothing more than a small fishing village called "Madraspatnam." Glyn Barlow introduces Mr. Francis Day, the East India Company's representative, who is on a mission to find a favorable location for a new settlement. As he navigates through the challenges posed by existing powers, including the declining Portuguese influence, the narrative illustrates the intricate interplay between commerce and politics that ultimately leads to the establishment of the city's foundations. The early interactions with local rulers, the picturesque descriptions of the landscape, and the budding ambitions of European traders captured in these initial chapters provide a compelling portrayal of the forces that shaped what would become a pivotal urban center in colonial India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Madras (India)
Category Text
EBook-No. 26621
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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