East India Company Trade South India Madras 1746-1803

This scholarly hardcover examines the economic history of the English East India Company's operations from Madras during the second half of the 18th century, covering a transformative period in Indian commerce. The author analyses how European trading companies pursued economic expansion and territorial control through strategic trade and commerce practices. The volume traces the nature, volume and evolving patterns of trade across this decisive era, exploring exports, investments, imports and the role of private traders in shaping South India's commercial landscape between 1746 and 1803. With 226 pages of detailed historical analysis, this work provides essential insight into how mercantile networks functioned to generate wealth and influence during a critical phase of colonial economic development.