Rivalry, empire, and shifting power across Asia—from early trade to Great Game-style strategy.
This detailed historical narrative traces how England built its Indian empire from scattered trading posts to a vast colonial presence, and how Russia pushed its frontier into Central Asia. It blends political maneuvers, wars, and the rise of influential leaders to show how power shifted across the region.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the comprehensive story of England's acquisition and rule over India, starting from the humble beginnings of the East India Company, through the tumultuous period of conquest in the 18th century, and concluding with the consolidation of British rule over the subcontinent in the 19th century. The author traces the growth of the British empire in India, from its initial focus on coastal trading posts to its eventual transformation into a vast political and economic enterprise. The book also examines the political, economic, and social impact of British rule on India, as well as the evolving relationship between the British and the Indian people. The author offers new perspectives on controversies like the Black Hole of Calcutta, the Sepoy Rebellion, and the Bengal Famine, presenting a comprehensive overview of this complex and fascinating period of history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330128893_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330128893
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330128893
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25762029/2
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