Madras- Chennai (A 400 Year Record of the First City of Modern India in a Set of 4 Volumes)
Book Specification
| Item Code: | NAW539 |
| Author: | S. Muthiah |
| Publisher: | Palaniappa Brothers, Chennai |
| Language: | English |
| Edition: | 2017 |
| ISBN: | 9788183797993 |
| Pages: | 1535 (53 B/W Illustration) |
| Cover: | HARDCOVER |
| Other Details | 11.00 X 8.60 inch |
| Weight | 4.96 kg |
Book Description
This, the first of three volumes, is one part of what is probably the most comprehensive historical record of Madras that is Chennai. These three volumes that will provide A 400-year record of the First City of Modern India are the result of the effort of over 50 scholars whom the Association of British Scholars, Chennai Chapter, invited to contribute histories of their specialities. Most of the authors are members of the ABS, whose membership comprises those from Chennai who have spent time in the U.K. on studies.
Each of the three volumes of this title is a separate book by itself, titled separately, and providing the histories of subjects relevant to the respective titles. This book is titled The Land, The People & Their Governance and contains 17 articles on Geography, History, Religion, Governance and Law. The second book in the series will be titled Services, Education & the Economy and will have 19 chapters, while the third will be on Information, Culture & Entertainment and will have 17 chapters.
Together the three volumes will provide the most detailed look at Madras history published to date and will give the casual reader a wealth of information and the scholar a solid base from which to launch any research project_ Written in an easy-to-read style, these books will make history enjoyable and not the dry-as-dust subject most people think it to be.
This, the first of three volumes, is one part of what is probably the most comprehensive historical record of Madras that is Chennai. These three volumes that will provide A 400-year record of the First City of Modern India are the result of the effort of over 50 scholars whom the Association of British Scholars. Chennai Chapter. invited to contribute histories of their specialities. Most of the authors are members of the ABS, whose membership comprises those from Chennai who have spent time in the U.K. on studies.
Each of the three volumes of this title is a separate book by itself, titled separately, and providing the histories of subjects relevant to the respective titles. This book is titled The Land, The People & Their Governance and contains 17 articles on Geography, History, Religion, Governance and Law. The second book in the series will be titled Services, Education & the Economy and will have 19 chapters, while the third will be on Information, Culture & Entertainment and will have 17 chapters.
Together the three volumes will provide the most detailed look at Madras history published to date and will give the casual reader a wealth of information and the scholar a solid base from which to launch any research project. Written in an easy-to-read style, these books will make history enjoyable and not the dry-as-dust subject most people think it to be.
About The Book
This, the first of three volumes, is one part of what is probably the most comprehensive historical record of Madras that is Chennai. These three volumes that will provide A 400-year record of the First City of Modern India are the result of the effort of over 50 scholars whom the Association of British Scholars, Chennai Chapter, invited to contribute histories of their specialities. Most of the authors are members of the ABS, whose membership comprises those from Chennai who have spent time in the U.K. on studies.
Each of the three volumes of this title is a separate book by itself, titled separately, and providing the histories of subjects relevant to the respective titles. This book is titled The Land, The People & Their Governance and contains 17 articles on Geography, History, Religion, Governance and Law. The second book in the series will be titled Services, Education & the Economy and will have 19 chapters, while the third will be on Information, Culture & Entertainment and will have 17 chapters.
Together the three volumes will provide the most detailed look at Madras history published to date and will give the casual reader a wealth of information and the scholar a solid base from which to launch any research project_ Written in an easy-to-read style, these books will make history enjoyable and not the dry-as-dust subject most people think it to be.
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