The Anarchy. The Relentless Rise of the East India Company | The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

William Dalrymple, 2020

Overview

In August 1765, the East India Company asserted control over the Mughal emperor, establishing a new administration in his wealthiest provinces. Governed by English merchants employing a private army for tax collection, the company transformed from an international trading entity into an aggressive colonial power operating under the guise of a multinational business. William Dalrymple recounts this remarkable history, presenting a timely cautionary narrative about the emergence of the first global corporate power.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in the history of colonial expansion.
• Those studying the evolution of multinational corporations.
• Individuals seeking accounts of historical power dynamics.

Key features

• Language: English
• Pages: 576
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
• ISBN: 9781408864395
• Year: 2020