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Book Synopsis: ONE OF PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S FAVORITE BOOKS OF THE YEAR
NAMED A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR BY The Wall Street Journal and NPR
The epic story of how the East India Company took over large swaths of Asia, and the devastating results of the corporation running a country.
In August 1765, the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and set up, in his stead, a government run by English traders who collected taxes through means of a private army. Over the course of the next 47 years, the company’s reach grew until almost all of India south of Delhi was essentially ruled from a boardroom in the city of London.
The Anarchy tells one of history’s most remarkable stories: how the Mughal Empire—which dominated world trade and manufacturing and possessed almost unlimited resources—fell apart and was replaced by a multinational corporation answerable only to shareholders, most of whom had never even seen India and had no idea about the country whose wealth provided their dividends. Using previously untapped sources, William Dalrymple provides a devastating portrait of the brutality that results when a company becomes a colonial power.
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Discover the gripping tale of power, greed, and the rise and fall of empires with "The Anarchy." This enthralling account, named one of President Barack Obama's favorite books of the year, takes you on a journey through history's most extraordinary power shift. Brace yourself for a captivating story that unveils the dark underbelly of the East India Company's systematic takeover of Asia.
Immerse yourself in the pages of "The Anarchy" and witness the stunning transformation of the Mughal Empire. As English traders assumed control, a government fueled by corporate interests emerged, governed by a boardroom in London. Experience the shockwaves of this shift as author William Dalrymple delves deep into previously untapped sources to reveal the brutal consequences when a corporation becomes a colonial power.
Prepare to be spellbound as you explore how a multinational corporation, accountable solely to its shareholders, reshaped the fate of an entire nation. With meticulous research, Dalrymple exposes the disturbing reality of a company draining the wealth of a vast land it barely knew. From the grim exploitation of India's resources to the merciless control exerted by a private army, "The Anarchy" uncovers a forgotten chapter of history that will leave you in awe.
Experience the riveting story that shines a light on the harrowing consequences of unchecked power and the pursuit of wealth. Delve into the pages of "The Anarchy" and discover a meticulously researched and brilliantly written narrative that exposes the ruthless forces that shaped the destiny of nations. Don't miss your chance to explore this captivating historical account today.
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