The Rise Of Bombay

The Rise of Bombay: A Retrospect (1902) is a historical book written by Stephen Meredyth Edwardes. The book provides a comprehensive insight into the history of Bombay, one of the most important cities in India. It explores the factors that led to the rise of Bombay as a major commercial and industrial center during the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters that cover different aspects of Bombay's history. The first chapter provides an overview of the city's early history and the factors that contributed to its growth. The subsequent chapters delve into the city's economic, social, and political development during the British colonial period.The author also discusses the cultural and religious diversity of Bombay, which was home to people from various parts of India and the world. He examines the impact of this diversity on the city's social and political life.The book also covers the major events that shaped Bombay's history, including the Indian Mutiny of 1857 and the plague epidemic of 1896. The author provides a detailed account of how these events affected the city and its people.Overall, The Rise of Bombay: A Retrospect (1902) is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of India and the rise of its major cities. The book is well-researched and provides a wealth of information on the economic, social, and cultural development of Bombay during the colonial period.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.