Adventurers: The Improbable Rise of the East India Company: 1550-1650 by David H

Description: Adventurers by David Howarth 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 FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 Companys 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. Author Biography 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. Review "Howarth tells some hair-raising tales from the maiden voyage of the Company ship Peppercorn. . . . Packed with tales, as well as gruesome accounts of clashes between rival traders in the east."—Dan Jones, Times (UK) "Adventurers is essential reading."—Dan Jones, Times (UK)"[Adventurers] details the early years of what would become the worlds biggest corporation…By no means a defence of the empire, this dizzying work makes its emergence all the more remarkable."—Daniel Brooks, Sunday Telegraph"Howarths study [is] quite different from its rivals, and overflowing with surprises."—William Dalrymple, The Spectator"This is a book [Howarth] has wanted to write for 50 years. . . . The frequent exuberance of his prose echo[es] the voices of larger-than-life venturers and seafarers who fill his pages."—Alan Mallinson, Country Life"Adventurers is an important counterpoint to received knowledge of Anglo-Indian history, and the foundations of what was perhaps the worlds first and most controversial corporation."—Lubaaba Al-Azami, BBC History Magazine"Im keeping my fingers crossed that there might be a further volume. . . . Perhaps Howarth, like those first Adventurers, will have the right amount of intrepid bravery and insanity to attempt it."—Debbie Kilroy, Get History"Howarths book is a joy of revelation, page by page… beautifully written" —Robert Lyman, The Critic"The history of the East India Company is so often read backwards. This wonderfully well-written book restores its early development to its true context—it is, like cold water in a desert, the picture for which weve gasped."—James Evans, author of Merchant Adventurers"Fascinating and authoritative. David Howarth weaves a rich and rewarding tapestry of the uncertain, often chaotic development of the company, moving with style from London to Southeast Asia, and amassing a colourful cast list of princes, merchants and politicians. Adventurers will become the standard book on the subject, and deservedly so."—Jerry Brotton, author of This Orient Isle"Howarths keen eye for intrigue weaves together a tale of commercial competition and imperial ambition that carries us from the Tudor court to the coasts of Japan. Adventurers is a quick-paced romp through the chaotic early history of Britains most infamous corporation."—Edmond Smith, author of Merchants Review Quote "The history of the East India Company is so often read backwards. This wonderfully well-written book restores its early development to its true context - it is, like cold water in a desert, the picture for which weve gasped."--James Evans, author of Merchant Adventurers "Fascinating and authoritative. David Howarth weaves a rich and rewarding tapestry of the uncertain, often chaotic development of the company, moving with style from London to Southeast Asia, and amassing a colourful cast list of princes, merchants and politicians. Adventurers will become the standard book on the subject, and deservedly so."--Jerry Brotton, author of This Orient Isle "Howarths keen eye for intrigue weaves together a tale of commercial competition and imperial ambition that carries us from the Tudor court to the coasts of Japan. Adventurers is a quick-paced romp through the chaotic early history of Britains most infamous corporation."--Edmond Smith, author of Merchants Description for Bookstore The East India Company was the largest commercial enterprise in British history, yet its Tudor origins are now all but forgotten. Through a host of fascinating stories, David Howarth investigates the Companys way of doing business--and considers whether it was truly "English" at all. Details ISBN030025072X Author David Howarth Short Title An Ocean of Wealth Publisher Yale University Press Language English ISBN-10 030025072X ISBN-13 9780300250725 Format Hardcover Imprint Yale University Press Country of Publication United States NZ Release Date 2023-01-24 US Release Date 2023-01-24 Year 2023 Publication Date 2023-01-24 UK Release Date 2023-01-24 Illustrations 16 color illus. + 3 maps Pages 480 Subtitle The Improbable Rise of the East India Company: 1550-1650 DEWEY 382.094105 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-05-03 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:142138035;

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