Lord Clive (Classic Reprint): With Introduction and Notes: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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This book explores the rise of the British Empire in India, focusing on the pivotal role of Robert Clive, a young East India Company clerk who propelled England to become India's dominant power against all odds. In the mid-18th century, the British and French East India Companies clashed for supremacy in India, where the Mughal Empire was in decline. Clive, with audacity and military brilliance, led the British to victory in the Battle of Arcot, turning the tide against the mighty French general Dupleix. His cunning use of diplomacy and alliances, and his daring military tactics, established British dominance in Bengal after the Battle of Plassey. The book delves into Clive's enigmatic character, torn between ambition and guilt. It examines his ruthless methods and controversial legacy, which sparked parliamentary inquiries but also earned him a place as one of the architects of the British Empire. This insightful historical account sheds light on a pivotal era and the rise of a global power.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the rise of the British Empire in India, focusing on the pivotal role of Robert Clive, a young East India Company clerk who propelled England to become India's dominant power against all odds. In the mid-18th century, the British and French East India Companies clashed for supremacy in India, where the Mughal Empire was in decline. Clive, with audacity and military brilliance, led the British to victory in the Battle of Arcot, turning the tide against the mighty French general Dupleix. His cunning use of diplomacy and alliances, and his daring military tactics, established British dominance in Bengal after the Battle of Plassey. The book delves into Clive's enigmatic character, torn between ambition and guilt. It examines his ruthless methods and controversial legacy, which sparked parliamentary inquiries but also earned him a place as one of the architects of the British Empire. This insightful historical account sheds light on a pivotal era and the rise of a global power. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781330821794_0
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