Download or read book The Voyage of Thomas Best to the East Indies 1612 14 written by Sir William Foster and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2017-05-15 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journals, extracts from journals, and narratives, written on board the Dragon and Hosiander by Best and various other persons, including Ralph Standish and Ralph Croft, with Best's correspondence and extracts from the Court minutes of the East India Company. This is a new print-on-demand hardback edition of the volume first published in 1934.
Download or read book The Voyage of Thomas Best to the East Indies 1612 1614 written by Thomas Best and published by Asian Educational Services. This book was released on 1995 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Present Volume Narrates The Tenth Voyage Conducted By The East India Company During The Years 1612-14. The Most Notable Achievement Of The Mission Was The Settlement Of A Factory At Surat And Victory Over The Portuguese, Thus Boosting The National Spirit Of The British And Providing The Establishment Of Hopeful Commerce In India.
Download or read book The Voyage of Thomas Best to the East Indies 1612 14 written by William Foster and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Voyage of Thomas Best to the East Indies 1612 14 written by Sir William Foster and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Shogun s Silver Telescope written by Timon Screech and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 2020 with total page 325 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The East India Company, founded in London in 1600, was the world's biggest trading organization until the twentieth century. It was originally a spice trading organization, and its existence was precarious in its early years. But its governors soon began to think bigger. A decade after itsfoundation, they started to plan voyages to more fabulous places, notably Japan. Japan had silver, was cold in winter, and had no sheep, so was a perfect market for England's main export, woollen cloth. The Company planned to add to its spice-runs, sailing back and forth to Japan, exchanging woolfor silver. This could be done quickly and easily, over the top of Russia - or so the maps of the day suggested (these same maps also showed Japan twenty times too large, about the size of India).Knowing the Spanish and Portuguese had got there before them, the Company prepared a special present to impress and win over their Japanese hosts. They chose as their first gift a silver telescope. The expedition carrying the telescope departed in 1611, and the Shogun was finally presented with thetelescope in the name of King James I in 1613. It was the first telescope ever to leave Europe, and the first made as a presentation item. Before this voyage had even returned, the Company had dispatched another with an equally stunning cargo: nearly a hundred oil paintings.This is the story of these two extraordinary cargoes: what they meant for the fortunes of the Company, what the choice of them says about the seventeenth century England from which they came, and what effect they had on the quizzical Asian rulers to whom they were given.
Download or read book An Indonesian Frontier written by Anthony Reid and published by NUS Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 460 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the fruit of 40 years study of Sumatran history, from the 16th century to the present. While seeking patterns of coherence in the vast island frontier, this book focuses on Aceh, which has both the most illustrious state history and the most troubled present.
Download or read book Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Colonial Institute written by Royal Empire Society. Library and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 1102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Colonial Institute written by Royal Commonwealth Society. Library and published by . This book was released on 1895 with total page 718 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Britain and the Islamic World 1558 1713 written by Gerald MacLean and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2011-05-26 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the interactions between Britain and the Islamic world from 1558 to 1713, showing how much scholars, diplomats, traders, captives, travellers, clerics, and chroniclers were involved in developing and describing those interactions.
Download or read book Nur Jahan Empress of Mughal India written by Ellison Banks Findly and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Nur Jahan was one of the most powerful and influential women in Indian history, and Ellison Findly's biography is an intriguing, elegantly written account of her life and times. Findly's work not only revises the legends that portray Nur Jahan as a power-hungry and malicious woman, but also investigates the paths to power available to women in Islam and Hinduism, providing a fascinating picture of life inside the 'mahal' (harem)"--Publisher's website.
Download or read book The Routledge Companion to Marine and Maritime Worlds 1400 1800 written by Claire Jowitt and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book has been nominated for The Mountbatten Award for Best Book in the Maritime Media Awards 2021. The Routledge Companion to Marine and Maritime Worlds, 1400‒1800 explores early modern maritime history, culture, and the current state of the research and approaches taken by experts in the field. Ranging from cartography to poetry and decorative design to naval warfare, the book shows how once-traditional and often Euro-chauvinistic depictions of oceanic ‘mastery’ during the early modern period have been replaced by newer global ideas. This comprehensive volume challenges underlying assumptions by balancing its assessment of the consequences and accomplishments of European navigators in the era of Columbus, da Gama, and Magellan, with an awareness of the sophistication and maritime expertise in Asia, the Arab world, and the Americas. By imparting riveting new stories and global perceptions of maritime history and culture, the contributors provide readers with fresh insights concerning early modern entanglements between humans and the vast, unpredictable ocean. With maritime studies growing and the ocean’s health in decline, this volume is essential reading for academics and students interested in the historicization of the ocean and the ways early modern cultures both conceptualized and utilized seas.
Download or read book The India They Saw complete collection Vol 1 to Vol 4 Set of 4 Books written by SANDHYA JAIN and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2022-03-21 with total page 2921 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The India They Saw Complete Collection (Vol-1 to Vol-4) (Set of 4 Books) by JAIN, SANDHYA: Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of India's history, culture, and heritage with The India They Saw Complete Collection. Spanning four volumes, this comprehensive collection brings together accounts from various travelers, explorers, and scholars who witnessed the wonders of India across different time periods. Delve into their vivid descriptions, personal narratives, and insightful observations, offering a captivating journey through India's past. Key Aspects of the Book The India They Saw Complete Collection: Multifaceted Perspectives: The collection presents a diverse range of perspectives from travelers and explorers who visited India throughout history. Each volume showcases different accounts, offering a mosaic of narratives that capture India's cultural, geographical, and social complexities from multiple angles. Historical and Cultural Insights: Through the accounts of these travelers, readers gain valuable insights into India's rich history, cultural traditions, and the way of life during various periods. The collection provides a unique window into the past, shedding light on significant events, landmarks, and societal norms that shaped the country. Personal Narratives: The India They Saw brings history to life through the personal narratives of the individuals who experienced the wonders of India firsthand. Their stories, impressions, and encounters offer an intimate glimpse into their journeys, fostering a connection between the reader and the travelers who were captivated by India's allure. Sandhya Jain is the editor and compiler of The India They Saw Complete Collection. As a historian and scholar, Jain has curated a comprehensive collection of travel accounts and narratives, bringing together diverse perspectives on India's rich cultural heritage. Through this collection, Jain provides readers with a unique opportunity to explore India's past through the eyes of those who have traversed its lands throughout history.
Download or read book Literature of Travel and Exploration written by Jennifer Speake and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-05-12 with total page 3477 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Containing more than 600 entries, this valuable resource presents all aspects of travel writing. There are entries on places and routes (Afghanistan, Black Sea, Egypt, Gobi Desert, Hawaii, Himalayas, Italy, Northwest Passage, Samarkand, Silk Route, Timbuktu), writers (Isabella Bird, Ibn Battuta, Bruce Chatwin, Gustave Flaubert, Mary Kingsley, Walter Ralegh, Wilfrid Thesiger), methods of transport and types of journey (balloon, camel, grand tour, hunting and big game expeditions, pilgrimage, space travel and exploration), genres (buccaneer narratives, guidebooks, New World chronicles, postcards), companies and societies (East India Company, Royal Geographical Society, Society of Dilettanti), and issues and themes (censorship, exile, orientalism, and tourism). For a full list of entries and contributors, a generous selection of sample entries, and more, visit the Literature of Travel and Exploration: An Encyclopedia website.
Download or read book Catalogue of the Library of the Royal Geographical Society written by Royal Geographical Society (Great Britain). Library and published by London : J. Murray. This book was released on 1895 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mapping the Acehnese Past written by R. Michael Feener and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aceh has become best known in our times for its twin disasters—the worst earthquake and tsunami of modern times in December 2004, and a long-running separatist conflict that rent Indonesia for most of its independent history. Although this book emerged from the process of recovery from those traumas, it turns the spotlight on a more positive and neglected claim Aceh has on our attention, as the Southeast Asian maritime state that most successfully and creatively maintained its independent place in the world until 1874. Like Burma, Siam and Vietnam, all better protected by geography, Aceh has its own story to tell of a unique culture struggling for survival through the European colonial era. Unfortunately the sources for this story are scattered, since Aceh’s own records have not well survived the ravages of climate, civil war and eventual foreign conquest. To recover its cosmopolitan history an unparalleled range of sources and skills had to be brought together. Aceh’s central role in the creation of Malay literature out of Arabic, Persian, Indian and Indonesian elements had to be explored with reference to texts surviving in a dozen world libraries (Teuku Iskandar, Amirul Hadi). The rich archeological record, neglected through the long years of conflict, had again to be brought into play (Daniel Perret), and the extensive relations of the Aceh sultanate with the Ottoman Empire (Ismail Göksoy and Ismail Kadı, Andrew Peacock & Annabel Gallop), Portugal (Jorge Alves), England (Annabel Gallop), and the Netherlands (Sher Banu and Jean Taylor) had to be explored, chiefly in European archives by experts in these respective fields. The result of this combined work in this volume is the most comprehensive picture so far of sources for the history of Aceh.
Download or read book The Hakluyt Handbook written by David B. Quinn and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 1974 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reference guide to the works of the Reverend Richard Hakluyt and a critical evaluation of his achievements.
Download or read book THE INDIA THEY SAW VOL 3 written by Meenakshi Jain and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The arrival of Vasco da Gama on the western coast of India; near Calicut; on 27 May 1498; heralded the restoration of Europe’s links with the subcontinent after an interval of almost eight centuries. With his landing; India became accessible to Portuguese conquistadors; traders; travellers; scholars and clergymen. The sixteenth century could; in a sense; be termed the Portuguese century; for no European power could challenge its mastery of the sea route to India. The defeat of the Spanish Armada in 1588 by Holland and England; however; signaled the end of this monopoly and in 1595; the first Dutch fleet entered the Indian Ocean. In the seventeenth century; the Dutch; with their British camp followers; seriously undermined the Portuguese. The French also entered the Indian trade in the second half of this century. While several Portuguese accounts of India in the sixteenth century are available; for the seventeenth century; we also have the writings of travellers; scholars and missionaries from the latter three countries. Additionally; Jesuits of various nationalities wrote regular letters to home; providing valuable information on facets of Indian life; albeit tempered by their religious bias. This volume confines itself to European writings of sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. It does not claim to be exhaustive but presents glimpses of the Indian reality as recorded by contemporary European visitors. Only English translations have been used. A sizeable number of accounts in European languages still await translation. Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac by Honoré de Balzac: In this collection, Honoré de Balzac presents a selection of his acclaimed short stories, showcasing his incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. With its rich language and engaging narratives, this book is a must-read for fans of classical literature. Key Aspects of the Book "Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac": Collection of Short Stories: The book features a collection of acclaimed short stories by Honoré de Balzac. Vivid Storytelling and Character Development: The stories showcase Balzac's incredible talent for vivid storytelling and character development. Useful for Literature Enthusiasts: The book is useful for fans of classical literature and those interested in the works of Balzac. Honoré de Balzac was a French novelist and playwright who is regarded as one of the greatest writers of Western literature. His book, Selected Stories of Honoré de Balzac, is highly regarded for its captivating storytelling and rich language.
