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Three Frenchmen in Bengal / The Commercial Ruin of the French Settlements in 1757

By Samuel Charles Hill
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The book reconstructs the commercial decline of the French settlements in Bengal by following the actions and correspondence of three French factory chiefs and their quarrels with English traders and regional rulers. Based on unpublished French and English archival papers, it offers translated memoirs, letters, and administrative extracts that present competing narratives of incidents, decisions, and accusations. Chapters treat each chief in turn and include maps and plans to situate factories and river routes, while the narrative links trading practices, diplomatic entanglements, and wartime measures that together produced the seizure and ruin of French establishments in 1757.

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Samuel Charles Hill

Samuel Charles Hill was an author known for his historical work, particularly focusing on colonial themes. His notable book, "Three Frenchmen in Bengal / The Commercial Ruin of the French Settlements in 1757," explores the impact of colonialism on French settlements in India during the 18th century. Hill's writing provides valuable insights into the complexities of colonial trade and the socio-political dynamics of the time, contributing to the understanding of European interactions in Asia.

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