This book discusses the role historical events played in determining the pattern of growth of Indian manufacturing. Two important historical events significantly influenced the course of Indian manufacturing from the 15th century AD. The first was the arrival of European merchants via sea route...

"The Passages: Key Moments in History series brings highly accessible introductory histories to students and academics alike, supplemented by a wealth of rich original-source materials. In The East India Company, Ian Barrow elucidates the birth, reign, and death of one of the most formidable...

This volume presents an examination of the financial relationship between the Indian government, as represented by the India Office, and the City of London during the period of direct British rule. It discusses every aspect of the India Office's activities, including the movement of funds to and...