History, Hourly
The East India Company: A History From Beginning to End (The East India Companies)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781096614821
- author:
- History, Hourly
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Independently Published
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 46
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 x 0.3 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
The East India Company: A History from Beginning to End This book tells the story of the English East India Company, a joint-stock company that played a pivotal role in the establishment of British supremacy in the 17th century. From its humble beginnings as a trading company in the East Indies, the East India Company evolved into one of the world's first capitalistic corporations, with a global trading empire that spanned over 250 years. The company's history is marked by periods of struggle, growth, and violence, as it navigated the complexities of international trade, colonial expansion, and government intervention. The book explores the company's involvement in the Opium Trade, its growing presence in India, and its eventual dissolution in 1874. Through its history, the East India Company left an indelible mark on world history, shaping the course of British colonialism and leaving a lasting legacy in the region. With this book, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the East India Company's remarkable story, from its founding to its demise, and discover how its influence continues to shape our world today.
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