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The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
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In August 1765, the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and set up, in his place, a government run by English traders who collected taxes through means of a private army.
The creation of this new government marked the moment that the East India Company ceased to be a conventional company and became something much more unusual: an international corporation transformed into an aggressive colonial power. Over the course of the next 47 years, the company's reach grew until almost all of India south of Delhi was effectively ruled from a boardroom in the city of London.
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One Line Summary
Explores how corporate greed reshaped colonial India.
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Who is this book for?
If you're intrigued by the darker side of colonial history and how a company turned into a formidable empire, this book offers a gripping account. It vividly illustrates the rise of the East India Company and its far-reaching impact, making it a compelling read for history buffs and those curious about the intersection of commerce and power.