Hendrick Zwaardecroon

Memoir of Hendrick Zwaardecroon, commandeur of Jaffnapatam (afterwards Governor-General of Nederlands India) 1697. For the guidance of the council of Jaffnapatam, during his absence at the coast of Malabar.

In the late 17th century, a leader leaves behind a detailed manual for his subordinates, revealing the intricate workings of colonial administration and the delicate balance of power.

By Hendrick Zwaardecroon