1. The hidden wound -- 2. This imperious company -- 3. Out of the shadows -- 4. The Bengal revolution -- 5. The great East India crash -- 6. Regulating the company -- 7. Justice will be done -- 8. A mercantile sovereign -- 9. Unfinished business
Summary
"This is a popular history of one of the world's most famous companies." "Founded in 1600, the East India Company was the forerunner of the modern multinational. Starting life as a trader in Asian spices, the Company ended its days running Britain's Indian empire. In the process, it shocked its contemporaries with the scale of its violence, corruption and speculation." "This is the first-ever book to expose the truth about the Company's social record. Robins reveals a hidden story of tragedy and intrigue. War, famine, stockmarket bubbles and even duels between rival executives are all to be found in this new account. For Robins, the Company's legacy provides compelling lessons on how to ensure the accountability of today's global business. Book jacket."--BOOK JACKET
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 205-209) and index
