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The Scandal Of Empire: India And The Creation Of Imperial Britain,New
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Many Have Told Of The East India Companys Extraordinary Excesses In Eighteenthcentury India, Of The Plunder That Made Its Directors Fabulously Wealthy And Able To Buy British Land And Titles, But This Is Only A Fraction Of The Story. When One Of These Menwarren Hastingswas Put On Trial By Edmund Burke, It Brought The Companys Exploits To The Attention Of The Public. Through The Trial And After, The British Government Transformed Public Understanding Of The Companys Corrupt Actions By Creating An Image Of A Vulnerable India That Needed British Assistance. Intrusive Behavior Was Recast As A Civilizing Mission. In This Fascinating, And Devastating, Account Of The Scandal That Laid The Foundation Of The British Empire, Nicholas Dirks Explains How This Substitution Of Imperial Authority For Company Rule Helped Erase The Dirty Origins Of Empire And Justify The British Presence In India.The Scandal Of Empire Reveals That The Conquests And Exploitations Of The East India Company Were Critical To Englands Development In The Eighteenth Century And Beyond. We See How Mercantile Trade Was Inextricably Linked With Imperial Venture And Scandalous Excess And How These Three Things Provided The Ideological Basis For Farflung British Expansion. In This Powerfully Written And Trenchant Critique, Dirks Shows How The Empire Projected Its Own Scandalous Behavior Onto India Itself. By Returning To The Moment When The Scandal Of Empire Became Acceptable We Gain A New Understanding Of The Modern Culture Of The Colonizer And The Colonized And The Manifold Implications For Britain, India, And The World.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Scandal of Empire'? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' explores the East India Company's exploitation in India and how these actions laid the groundwork for the British Empire, illustrating the transformation of public perception regarding imperialism.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Scandal of Empire' is Nicholas B. Dirks, a noted historian.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Scandal of Empire'? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' is a paperback book that provides a critical examination of the historical context of British imperialism in India.
- Q: When was 'The Scandal of Empire' published? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' was published on April 30, 2008.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' contains 416 pages.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' is available as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What insights does the book provide about the East India Company? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' reveals how the East India Company's actions contributed to the narrative of a civilizing mission, while masking the company's corrupt practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' is suitable for academic study and provides a detailed analysis of imperialism, making it a valuable resource for students and historians.
- Q: What are the key features of 'The Scandal of Empire'? A: Key features of 'The Scandal of Empire' include its in-depth historical analysis, critical perspective on imperialism, and examination of the East India Company's influence on British expansion.
- Q: Can this book help me understand the impact of British rule in India? A: 'The Scandal of Empire' offers a comprehensive understanding of the impact of British rule in India, highlighting the economic and ideological consequences of colonialism.