TY - BOOK AU - Wheeler, Talboys J. TI - Madras In the olden times (2 Vol Set) SN - 9788180943843 U1 - 954.823 PY - 2022/// CY - Chennai PB - Maven Books KW - Fort St. George , Madras : History KW - Madras , History : 17th-19th centuries KW - India, History : British occupation, 1765-1947 KW - Archival Sources, Madras, India N2 - "Madras in the Olden Time" by J. Talboys Wheeler offers a valuable historical glimpse into the early days of the Madras Presidency, centered around the establishment of Fort St. George. Drawing heavily from original government records, the work aims to present historical information in an accessible manner, sparing the reader from tedious obsolete details. It successfully delivers a detailed account of the region's formative years, providing insights into the political, social, and administrative developments that shaped the foundation of modern-day Chennai. This book is a very good resource for any one interested in the history of the Madras presidency ER -