Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757 (eBook)

William Watts active 1737-1758 (Autor)

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2022
67 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654705786-4 (EAN)

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William Watts's "Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757" is a critical primary source that chronicles the tumultuous period leading up to the Battle of Plassey. Written in an engaging narrative style, Watts artfully intertwines personal observations with broader historical events, providing readers with an immersive account of colonial power struggles in India. As a participant in these events, his memoirs not only document pivotal moments but also reflect the complexities of European expansion and the profound socio-political transformations occurring in Bengal during the mid-18th century. Watts, an influential British merchant and chronicler, possessed unique insights into both the commercial and cultural dynamics of the region, which led him to pen this memoir. His firsthand experience in Bengal affords the narrative authenticity, as he navigates themes of loyalty, ambition, and moral dilemmas faced by both British officials and Indian rulers. His work also stands at a crucial historical juncture, capturing the intersection of colonial endeavors and indigenous responses that shaped future relations. This book is highly recommended for scholars and enthusiasts of colonial history, offering invaluable perspectives on the early British Empire's impact on India. Readers seeking a nuanced understanding of the historical context and implications of the Revolution in Bengal will find Watts's memoirs to be an enlightening and thought-provoking resource.

Autor

William Watts, active from 1737 to 1758, is most renowned for his work 'Memoirs of the Revolution in Bengal, Anno Dom. 1757,' a detailed account of the shifts in power and politics during a pivotal time in Indian history. His literary contributions enable scholars to understand the intricacies of the British East India Company's maneuvers in wresting control from Nawab Siraj ud-Daulah, leading to the decisive Battle of Plassey and laying the groundwork for British colonial dominance in India. Watts' style, reflective of his period, intertwines personal observations with a narrative that embodies the empirical sensibilities of 18th-century historiography. His perspective is especially pertinent for his proximity to events as a member of the British colonial apparatus in India. Watts' meticulous account has provided historians with invaluable insights into colonial strategies, native relations, and the socio-political landscape of Bengal pre-Revolution. His writing is distinguished by a thoroughness that has allowed future generations to comprehend the complexities of imperial conquest and the subsequent changes it wrought in the Indian subcontinent.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 13.6.2022
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Neuzeit bis 1918
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Geschichte
• Schlagworte: 1526-1765 • 1757 • 18th Century India • Battle of • Battle of Plassey • Bengal Government • Bengal Revolution 1757 • Bengal Revolution account • British Colonial History • British colonialism • British East India Company • British Imperialism • candid colonial documentation • colonial administration memoirs • Colonial Exploitation • colonial warfare literature • East India Company • East India Company history • East India Company perspective • East India Trading • firsthand historical observations • governance dynamics exploration • historical analysis chronicles • historical memoirs • historical narratives • Historical Revolution • History • History of Asia • Imperial Power Struggle • India • Indian Subcontinent History • Palashi • Plassey • Political Catastrophe • Political upheaval narrative • socio-political insights • William Watts Author