Author: S. Jeyaseela Stephen

Publisher: Gyan Publishing House

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 416

ISBN-13: 9788178356860

Based on a wide range of published sources, archival material and field data, this book is an in-depth study of the Portuguese Christian, missions and missionaries in the Tamil coast and hinterland between 1519 and 1774. It presents a fresh analysis on the theme of the Portuguese contribution to Tamil language and printing press. The book presents the best socio-historical and missionary study of Christianity for understanding the history of the Tamil Society.