Unlock a window into the Dutch presence in India through original records and expert guidance.
This edition presents translations of crucial Dutch selections from Malabar, paired with an introduction and notes by A. Galletti. It situates the Cochin coast within a broader history of European enterprise in India, drawing on Madras Government records and Dutch archives to illuminate administration, finance, and local relations during a restored colonial era.
Readers will gain access to translated documents, context for the out-factory system, and the perspectives that shaped Dutch policy on the Malabar coast. The editor’s introduction explains the sources, the challenges of translation, and how these materials fit into the larger history of India and the Dutch East India Company.
- Context about the archival sources and their journey to publication
- Translations of selections from primary Dutch records
- Notes that help situate Malabar within broader Indian and European history
- Introduction outlining the aims and limitations of the work
Ideal for readers of historical nonfiction who are curious about colonial archives, maritime history, and South Indian political geography.
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