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This volume is the first detailed study of what happened in Britain when the East India Company acquired a vast territorial empire in South Asia. Drawing on a mass of hitherto unused material contained in the Company's administrative and financial records, the book offers a reconstruction of the inner workings of the Company as it made the remarkable transition from business to empire during the lateeighteenth century. Huw Bowen profiles the company's stock holders and directors and examines how those in London adapted their methods, working practices, and policies to changing circumstances in India.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Business of Empire'? A: The book provides a detailed study of the East India Company's transformation from a business entity to an imperial power in Britain during the late-eighteenth century.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Business of Empire' is Huw Bowen.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Business of Empire' published? A: The book was published on November 6, 2008.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What historical period does the book cover? A: The book covers the period from 1756 to 1833, focusing on the East India Company's operations in South Asia.
- Q: Does the book include previously unused material? A: Yes, it draws on a wealth of previously unused materials from the Company’s administrative and financial records.
- Q: What insights can I expect from this book about the East India Company? A: The book profiles the Company's stockholders and directors and examines how they adapted their methods and policies to changing circumstances in India.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, due to its detailed study and extensive references, it is suitable for academic research on British imperial history.