Uncover the forces shaping British trade in India during a pivotal era with this comprehensive study of the English Chartered Trading Companies, 1688-1763. Michael Wagner meticulously details the operations of the East India Company alongside four others, revealing the intricate interplay of ‘guns, money, and lawyers’ in international rivalries and financial strategies. Essential for students of Indian economic history and colonial studies, this book offers critical insights into the economic and political foundations of British influence. A must-read for understanding the roots of modern India’s trade relations.