The Life Of T. T. Thomason (1834)

By John Sargent and Sir John Sargent

Book Overview

The Life of T. T. Thomason is a biographical work written by John Sargent and published in 1834. The book chronicles the life of Thomas Fanshawe Middleton Thomason, a prominent British civil servant and colonial administrator in India during the early 19th century. Thomason was born in 1774 and educated at Cambridge before embarking on a career in the East India Company. He rose through the ranks to become a member of the Bengal Council and played a key role in the development of British rule in India. The book explores Thomason's personal and professional life, including his relationships with his family, colleagues, and Indian subjects. It also provides insight into the political and social context of colonial India during this period, including the East India Company's policies towards Indian culture and religion. Sargent's biography draws on a range of sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Thomason and his times. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and often controversial history of British colonialism in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116580137X
• ISBN13: 9781165801374
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 356 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"