RICHARD JOSEPH SULIVAN
ANALYSIS OF THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF INDIA
Year: 1784
Size: 5.6 x 8.5 inches
IN WHICH IS CONSIDERED, THE PRESENT SITUATION OF THE EAST, AND THE CONNECTION OF ITS SEVERAL POWERS WITH THE EMPIRE OF GREAT BRITAIN.Second Enlarged Edition
Year: 1784
Size: 14.4 x 21.8 cm (5.6 x 8.5 inches)
Printed for T. Becket, Fall-Mall, Bookseller to His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, and Their Royal Highnesses The Princes.
No. of Printed Pages: viii+329 Pages
The book presents a comprehensive and insightful examination of India’s political evolution from ancient times through the medieval era and the period of the Mughal Empire, culminating in the early stages of British colonial rule.
Sulivan explores the profound effects of European colonialism and the administrative and economic strategies employed by the British East India Company, shedding light on their influence over the Indian political landscape during the eighteenth century. The work is notable for its depth of research and reliance on first-hand observations of the key events that shaped India’s history.
A distinguished bookplate is affixed within the volume, signifying its royal ownership. The design features the Royal Arms of the United Kingdom, encircled by the Order of the Garter’s motto “Honi soit qui mal y pense” (Shame on him who thinks evil of it) and surmounted by a crowned lion, emblematic of royal authority and prestige.
BINDING: Hardbound.
Provenance : Collection of a Gentleman
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| 1 | anon0200 | 59400.00 | Regular | 24-11-2025 01:11:24 PM IST |