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The Anarchy
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Finalist For The Cundill History Prizeone Of President Barack Obama'S Favorite Books Of The Yearnamed A Best Book Of The Year By The Wall Street Journal And Nprsuperb A Vivid And Richly Detailed Story Worth Reading By Everyone. The New York Times Book Reviewfrom The Bestselling Author Of Return Of A King, The Story Of How The East India Company Took Over Large Swaths Of Asia, And The Devastating Results Of The Corporation Running A Country.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.The Anarchy Tells One Of History'S Most Remarkable Stories: How The Mughal Empirewhich Dominated World Trade And Manufacturing And Possessed Almost Unlimited Resourcesfell Apart And Was Replaced By A Multinational Corporation Based Thousands Of Miles Overseas, And Answerable To Shareholders, Most Of Whom Had Never Even Seen India And No Idea About The Country Whose Wealth Was Providing Their Dividends. Using Previously Untapped Sources, Dalrymple Tells The Story Of The East India Company As It Has Never Been Told Before And Provides A Portrait Of The Devastating Results From The Abuse Of Corporate Power.Bronze Medal In The 2020 Arthur Ross Book Award
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Anarchy'? A: 'The Anarchy' by William Dalrymple explores the rise of the East India Company and its transformation from a trading entity into a colonial power that governed large parts of India.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Anarchy'? A: The author of 'The Anarchy' is William Dalrymple, a renowned historian and writer known for his works on Indian history.
- Q: When was 'The Anarchy' published? A: 'The Anarchy' was published on September 10, 2019.
- Q: What is the length of 'The Anarchy'? A: 'The Anarchy' has a total of 576 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does 'The Anarchy' have? A: 'The Anarchy' is available in a hardcover binding.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in 'The Anarchy'? A: 'The Anarchy' discusses themes such as colonialism, corporate power, and the historical impact of the East India Company's governance over India.
- Q: Is 'The Anarchy' suitable for those interested in economic history? A: Yes, 'The Anarchy' falls under the category of Economic History, making it suitable for readers interested in this field.
- Q: Does 'The Anarchy' include illustrations? A: 'The Anarchy' is described as an illustrated edition, which may contain images relevant to the content.
- Q: What accolades has 'The Anarchy' received? A: 'The Anarchy' was a finalist for the Cundill History Prize and received the Bronze Medal in the 2020 Arthur Ross Book Award.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'The Anarchy' is listed as 'New', indicating that it is in pristine condition.