Some Account Of The Services Of Sir Charles Oakeley, In India
Consisting Of A Narrative Of Events, Drawn Up By Himself (1836)
Herausgeber: Oakeley, Herbert
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Some Account of the Services of Sir Charles Oakeley, in India: Consisting of a Narrative of Events, Drawn Up by Himself (1836) is an autobiographical account of the experiences of Sir Charles Oakeley during his time in India. Oakeley was a British East India Company official who served in various capacities, including as a judge, collector, and member of the Governor-General's Council. The book is structured as a series of chapters, each of which focuses on a different period of Oakeley's career in India. The narrative begins with Oakeley's arrival in India in the late 18th century and his ear...
Some Account of the Services of Sir Charles Oakeley, in India: Consisting of a Narrative of Events, Drawn Up by Himself (1836) is an autobiographical account of the experiences of Sir Charles Oakeley during his time in India. Oakeley was a British East India Company official who served in various capacities, including as a judge, collector, and member of the Governor-General's Council. The book is structured as a series of chapters, each of which focuses on a different period of Oakeley's career in India. The narrative begins with Oakeley's arrival in India in the late 18th century and his early experiences working for the Company. He then goes on to describe his various postings and the challenges he faced in each one, including dealing with local rulers, managing the Company's finances, and navigating the complex political landscape of colonial India. Throughout the book, Oakeley provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and events he encountered during his time in India. He also reflects on the broader historical context of British colonial rule in India and the impact it had on the country and its people. Overall, Some Account of the Services of Sir Charles Oakeley, in India provides a valuable firsthand perspective on the experiences of a British colonial official in India during the 18th and 19th centuries. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of colonialism, South Asian history, or the British East India Company.And A Collection Of Official Letters, And Other Documents.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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