East India Company O Bharater Arthanitik Itihas

• Author: Tirthankar Ray
• Language: Bengali
• ISBN: 9789350403099
• Pages: 208
• Format: Hardcover
• Weight: 345 g

Description

East India Company O Bharater Arthanitik Itihas explores the multifaceted role of the East India Company in shaping India's economic history from the 17th to the 19th century. Focusing on the complex interrelationship between trade and politics, this book highlights the establishment of British colonial rule in India through the lens of economic history.

• The Rise of the East India Company: The East India Company, founded in the 17th century, became one of the largest and most powerful trading entities in the world. Its role in facilitating trade from Persia to Indonesia and from Asia to North America set the stage for a vast network of economic influence.

• Political and Economic Interdependence: The book examines how the East India Company, originally established to procure goods for Britain’s market, gradually transitioned into a powerful political entity. By the latter half of the 18th century, the company had successfully established an empire in India, intertwining politics and commerce.

• Economic Impact on India: Through a blend of recent research and historical data, the author highlights the significant impact the East India Company had on India's economy. It discusses the transformation of Indian economic structures under British rule, especially during the process of global economic integration in the 19th century.

• Globalization and Its Effects: The author explores how the early stages of globalization in the 19th century reshaped the business landscape in India, setting the foundation for long-term changes in India's economy. The far-reaching consequences of these changes are analyzed in detail, reflecting the profound legacy of colonialism.

• About the Author: Tirthankar Ray is a professor of Economic History at the London School of Economics. He has a deep academic background in economic history, having studied at Visva-Bharati and various other institutions. He is the author of several widely read and debated books, including The Economic History of India 1857 to 1947, Natural Disasters and Indian History, and India in the World Economy from Antiquity to the Present.

This book is an insightful and essential read for anyone interested in understanding the economic dynamics that played a crucial role in India's colonial history and its broader impact on the global economy.