Publisher's Synopsis
Interesting Historical Events, Part 2: Relative To The Provinces Of Bengal And The Empire Of Indostan (1767) is a historical book written by John Zephaniah Holwell. This book is a continuation of the first part and provides a detailed account of the historical events that took place in the provinces of Bengal and the Empire of Indostan during the 18th century. The author, who was an employee of the British East India Company, provides an insider's perspective on the events that unfolded during this period. He describes the political and social conditions of the region, the conflicts between the British and the local rulers, and the impact of British colonialism on the people of Bengal and Indostan.The book also contains a detailed account of the infamous Black Hole of Calcutta incident, which occurred in 1756 when 146 British prisoners were confined in a small cell overnight, resulting in the death of many of them. Holwell, who was one of the survivors of this incident, provides a harrowing account of the event and its aftermath.Overall, Interesting Historical Events, Part 2: Relative To The Provinces Of Bengal And The Empire Of Indostan (1767) is a valuable historical document that provides insights into the colonial history of India and the impact of British imperialism on the region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile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.
