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The Anarchy

The East India Company, Corporate Violence, and the Pillage of an Empire
Summary:

The book chronicles the rise of the East India Company, detailing how a private enterprise managed to establish control over the Indian subcontinent through a combination of trade, military force, and cunning diplomacy. It explores the devastating impact of the company's governance on India, including widespread corruption, famine, and the systematic extraction of resources.

Key points:

1. Corporate Colonialism: The book examines how the East India Company, a private corporation, controlled and ruled India, challenging the idea that colonialism is solely a state-driven activity.

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