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The Improbable Rise of the East India Company: 1550-1650

By David Howarth

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Adventurers by David Howarth explores the captivating tales of daring explorers and pivotal historical figures in military history. The book offers a panoramic view of the courage and resilience displayed by those who shaped world events and ventured into the unknown. Readers will be taken on an exhilarating journey through significant historical moments, filled with intrigue and adventure.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the daring feats and thrilling exploits of explorers from the past. It offers captivating accounts of historical adventurers who braved unknown lands and challenges, making it an ideal read for history enthusiasts and those who love tales of courage and discovery.

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The unlikely beginnings of the East India Company—from Tudor origins and rivalry with the superior Dutch—to laying the groundwork for future British expansion

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The East India Company was the most powerful commercial enterprise in British history. Yet its speculative, highly risky origins are now all but forgotten. A revolution in commerce during the Tudor period led to a bold search for new forms of investment and, above all, for overseas enterprises – the most profitable of which would be the Company.

David Howarth investigates the birth of the East India Company and explores why, having survived its first decades, it would last for another two hundred. Through a host of stories and fascinating details, Howarth examines the Company’s evolving way of doing business. While its efforts met with failure in Japan, they consolidated in India, thanks largely to Sir Thomas Roe. Howarth shows how Europe was central to the Company; as he offers the first ever comparison of the Company and its Dutch rival, the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie.

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Reviews praise Adventurers for its vivid storytelling and insightful analysis of the early years of what became the East India Company. Critics have lauded Howarth's engaging narrative, noting its detailed depiction of power struggles and trade conflicts while commending its fresh perspective on historical events. The book is characterised as both a captivating read and a significant historical study, unveiling the complex tapestry of commerce and imperial ambition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780300250725

Publisher: Yale University Press

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 January 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Yale University Press

Illustration: 16 color illus. + 3 maps

Audience: General / adult

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Width: 156.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 480

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About the Author

David Howarth is emeritus professor at Edinburgh University. He is the author of Lord Arundel and His Circle, Images of Rule, and The Invention of Spain, and editor of Art and Patronage in the Caroline Courts.

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