Life of Clive Vol. 1: Introduction & General View of India in 1746
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- Life of Clive Vol. 1: Introduction & General View of India in 1746
- Description
- An extensive biographical and historical introduction to the life of Robert Clive, focusing on the political and military state of India at the outset of his career (1746). The text covers the decline of the Mughal Empire, the rise of European trading companies (especially the East India Company), the Carnatic Wars, and key figures like Dupleix, La Bourdonnais, and various Indian rulers. While primarily biographical, it provides crucial context for understanding the geopolitical environment that shaped the events leading to the 1765 Isle of Man Revestment by illustrating how overseas colonial ventures and commercial rivalries drove imperial expansion.
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- Isle of Man
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- Financial Data
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- Published Reference Work
- Language
- English