Publisher's Synopsis
""Early Revenue History of Bengal and the Fifth Report, 1812"" is a book written by Frank David Ascoli in 1917. It provides a comprehensive account of the revenue history of Bengal during the early period of British rule in India. The book is based on the Fifth Report of the Select Committee of the House of Commons on the Affairs of the East India Company, which was published in 1812. The report was a detailed analysis of the revenue system in Bengal and the various reforms that were introduced by the British administration.Ascoli's book examines the background and context of the Fifth Report, and provides a critical analysis of its findings. He explores the historical, economic, and political factors that shaped the revenue system in Bengal, and the impact of British rule on the region. The book also examines the role of the East India Company in the administration of Bengal, and the various challenges it faced in implementing reforms.Overall, ""Early Revenue History of Bengal and the Fifth Report, 1812"" is a valuable resource for scholars and researchers interested in the history of British colonialism in India, and the impact of colonial policies on the economic and social development of 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.
