Dupleix (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

George Bruce Malleson

 
9781331071099: Dupleix (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover how one determined statesman sparked a French vision to shape India’s 18th-century power map.

In this detailed history, the book traces how France built an early Indian empire through strategy, finance, and daring voyages. It follows Colbert’s rise to power, the creation of major trading companies, and the bold moves that brought Madagascar and parts of India into France’s orbit. You’ll see how leaders, diplomats, and soldiers shaped a contest with England that stretched across oceans and centuries.

From the first French factories in India to defining clashes with rival powers, the narrative blends political maneuvering with on‑the‑ground campaigns. It looks at the people who drove reform, the schemes that hoped to outwit rivals, and the costly outcomes of imperial ambition. The story culminates in a long, hard look at how Dupleix’s plans influenced later events in South Asia and the larger history of European power in the region.

  • How finance, trade charters, and state backing fueled colonial ventures
  • Key figures and decisions that shaped early French presence in India
  • Interactions between European powers and local rulers during the period
  • Long-term effects of imperial strategy on South Asia’s political landscape

Ideal for readers of historical biographies and large-scale empires, this volume offers a clear view of a pivotal era in Indian and Atlantic history.

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