Eighteenth Century Pondicherry by Pierre Bourdat (1995 Hardcover Edition)

This 1995 hardcover edition of Eighteenth Century Pondicherry by Pierre Bourdat is a richly produced bilingual volume, with English and French texts presented side by side on each page. It offers a meticulously researched exploration of 18th-century Pondicherry during the height of French colonial influence. Combining historical narrative with visual documentation, the book includes detailed black-and-white illustrations, maps, and architectural drawings that reconstruct the urban and cultural fabric of the time. A compelling resource for those interested in colonial history, Indo-French heritage, or the evolution of Pondicherry’s unique identity.