Old Fort William in Bengal: A Selection of Official Documents Dealing with Its History (1st)

Old Fort William in Bengal by C. R. Wilson is a copy that's easy to recommend. Runs to about 304 pages, so it's a comfortable read, and a good pick whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift.

What it's about

Old Fort William in Bengal by C.R. Wilson, in two volumes, presents a curated collection of official British records detailing the fort’s strategic and political significance. Volume I (1696–1756) covers the fort’s foundation, commercial expansion, and rising tensions with the Nawabs of Bengal. Volume II (1756–1760) focuses on key events like the Black Hole tragedy, the British recovery of Calcutta, and the Battle of Plassey, marking Fort William’s transformation into the administrative and military base of British rule in Bengal.

Book details

• Author: C. R. Wilson
• Format: Paperback & Hardcover
• Pages: 304
• Publisher: Gyan Books
• Published: 1906

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