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About The Book: The Embassy of Sir Thomas Roe to India, 1615–19 edited by William Foster, offers a detailed account of Sir Thomas Roe's diplomatic mission to the Mughal court of Emperor Jahangir. Based on Roe’s journals and correspondence, the book provides rare insights into early 17th-century Indo-British relations, court life, politics, and trade negotiations. Foster’s meticulous editing and annotations make it a valuable resource for understanding the foundations of British involvement in India and the broader context of European diplomacy in Asia. About The Author: Sir William Foster (1863–1951) was a distinguished British historiographer and civil servant, renowned for his expertise on early British relations with India and Asia. Serving in the India Office from 1882 to 1927, he became Registrar, Superintendent of Records, and later Historiographer. A key figure in the Hakluyt Society, he edited vital travel records and East India Company documents. Knighted in 1925, Foster authored numerous scholarly works that remain foundational to the study of British colonial and maritime history. The Title 'The Embassy: Of Sir Thomas Roe To India, 1615-19 written/authored/edited by William Foster', published in the year 1926. The ISBN 9789371693578 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 637 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is Education. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.