The Anarchy : The Relentless Rise of the East India Company

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A literary tour de force, this Sunday Times Top 5 bestseller has garnered accolades from Barack Obama and prestigious literary prizes. Dalrymple's masterful narrative, hailed by The Times as 'a book of beauty', offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in history.

In the sweltering heat of August 1765, the East India Company orchestrated a coup that would alter the course of history. Forcing the young Mughal emperor into submission, they seized control of his wealthiest provinces. What followed was a remarkable transformation: a trading corporation morphed into a colonial juggernaut, wielding a private army and an insatiable appetite for power.

With the precision of a detective and the flair of a raconteur, Dalrymple unravels this extraordinary tale of corporate ambition run amok. His account serves as a timely reminder of the dangers of unchecked commercial power, resonating with modern concerns about global business practices.

Prepare to be enthralled by this meticulously researched and compellingly told saga of the East India Company's relentless rise to power. Dalrymple's 'The Anarchy' is not merely a history book; it's a cautionary tale for our times, delivered with the panache of a master storyteller.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781408864395
Book Author: William Dalrymple
Book Format: Paperback / softback
Book Imprint: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Book Dimensions: 130 x 197 x 42 cm
Book Publication Date: 2020-03-09
Book Pagination: 576 pages
Book Weight: 544g

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