The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire
The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2019544
Book • Nonfiction
India • 18th century
2019
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire by William Dalrymple explores the rise of the East India Company from a modest trading entity to a powerful force controlling large parts of India. It examines the company's governance, economic exploits, and the resulting impact on India's people and riches between the 18th and 19th centuries.
Informative
Mysterious
Dark
Gritty
Challenging
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William Dalrymple's The Anarchy is praised for its vivid narrative and thorough research, offering insightful perspectives on the East India Company's impact. Critics commend its engaging storytelling but note its dense detail may overwhelm some readers. Overall, it effectively highlights corporate power's potential for destruction.
Who Should Read The Anarchy: The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire?
Readers interested in The Anarchy by William Dalrymple likely enjoy well-researched historical narratives about colonialism and corporate power, akin to those in The Rise and Fall of the British Empire by Lawrence James or Empires of the Sea by Roger Crowley, with a focus on detailed storytelling and analysis of geopolitical impacts.
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Book • Nonfiction
India • 18th century
2019
Adult
18+ years
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