CONDITION USED GOOD, REMINISCENCES , THE FRENCH IN INDIA , HARDCOVER , 1997

This book explores the enduring influence of French culture on India, going beyond well-known historical accounts to highlight lesser-known and more subtle cross-cultural exchanges. It examines how French trade, military practices, urban planning, and architectural traditions shaped regional cultures and transformed aspects of governance and warfare in India. The work also draws attention to French settlements that continue to preserve the architectural character and cultural synthesis of the eighteenth century. By situating these influences within the broader narrative of India’s long history of cultural adaptation and assimilation, the book offers a nuanced understanding of the French legacy in India and its continuing relevance to the country’s cultural heritage.