Sir Thomas Smythe: Governor Of The East India Company And Patron Of Bermuda (Hardcover) by Stanley Spurling

9781168710017. New condition. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 54. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 54 p. The book ""Sir Thomas Smythe: Governor Of The East India Company And Patron Of Bermuda"" by Stanley Spurling is a biography that explores the life and legacy of Sir Thomas Smythe. Smythe was a prominent figure in the early 17th century, serving as the Governor of the East India Company and as a patron of Bermuda. The book delves into Smythe's early life, including his upbringing and education, before moving on to his career in the East India Company. It explores his role in establishing trade routes and expanding the company's influence in Asia, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures in the company. The book also examines Smythe's involvement in Bermuda, where he served as a patron and helped to establish the colony. It explores his motivations for supporting the settlement, as well as the challenges he faced in overseeing its development. Throughout the book, Spurling provides a detailed and nuanced portrait of Smythe, drawing on a wide range of historical sources to paint a vivid picture of his life and times. Along the way, he sheds light on the broader historical context in which Smythe lived, including the political and economic forces that shaped his world. Overall, ""Sir Thomas Smythe: Governor Of The East India Company And Patron Of Bermuda"" offers a fascinating look at one of the most important figures of the early modern period, and sheds new light on the complex web of relationships and influences that shaped the world in which he lived.Delivered At The 1955 Bermuda Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Held At Mid Ocean Club In The Parish Of Tuckers Town, On The Island Of Bermuda.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.