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Sidney J. Owen

 
9781331237945: Dupleix and the Empire of India (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A vivid, tightly told portrait of Dupleix, the governor-general whose diplomacy and warfare reshaped 18th‑century India.

Pushing through a web of alliances and rivalries, the book follows his rise in the French East India Company, his use of native power brokers, and his risky gambits in Gingee, Arcot, and beyond. It shows how one leader’s blend of policy, ambition, and battlefield wit altered the balance of power on the subcontinent—and at a high price.

  • How alliance-building with native rulers and rivals shaped a new imperial order
  • Strategies for siege, fortification, and rapid mobilization under difficult conditions
  • The tension between public duty and personal ambition in a global empire
  • The interplay of diplomacy, warfare, and administration that sustained French influence
Ideal for readers of imperial history who want a clear, immersive account of a pivotal era and the men who shaped it.

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