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Empire Building: The Construction of British India: 16901860

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Discover the fascinating story of British India’s construction from 1690-1860 in “Empire Building” by Rosie Llewellyn-Jones. Explore the East India Company’s transformation from a trading venture to a ruling power. Learn about the key figures, pivotal battles, and complex political landscape that shaped this era. Get your copy now (ISBN: 9780670099689) and delve into this captivating history.

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Description

  • ISBN-13: 9780670099689
  • Publisher: Penguin Viking
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 140 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0670099686
  • Publisher Date: 21 Aug 2023
  • Height: 29 mm
  • No of Pages: 256
  • Width: 350 mm

19 reviews for Empire Building: The Construction of British India: 16901860

  1. Kishor Singh

    Absolutely fascinating! A deep dive into a pivotal period of history. Highly recommended.

  2. Ritik Joshi

    A brilliant piece of historical writing. I learned so much. This should be essential reading.

  3. Ritik Sharma

    Provides a good overview. I found the parts about battles especially interesting.

  4. Manasi Prabhakar Bele

    The writing was a bit uneven. Some chapters were excellent, others less engaging.

  5. Tishika Bansal

    A comprehensive look at the era. Some parts were a little boring, but it contains a lot of information.

  6. Anubhav Jain

    Well-written and meticulously researched! A great read for anyone interested in British colonial history.

  7. Esha Deswal

    An engaging read! The transformation of the East India Company is fascinating. Highly recommend it.

  8. Preethi Vardhan Yadav Golla

    Llewellyn-Jones provides a well-researched account. I would have liked more focus on the Indian perspective.

  9. Harsh

    Enjoyed the details about key figures. A solid overview of the political landscape.

  10. Abhay Singh

    An excellent historical narrative. It provided a nuanced understanding of the era. Top marks!

  11. Anurag Ghoshal

    Good historical account. Sometimes it felt it jumped around a little too much. Overall informative.

  12. Kushagre Singh

    The book really brings the period to life. A must-read for history enthusiasts!

  13. Pranjal Nigam

    I learned a lot about the East India Company. Could be quite dense for casual readers, but pretty good.

  14. Amarjeet Kumar

    A decent overview, but felt a bit dry at times. Needed more personal stories to liven up the political details.

  15. Arkadeep Mitra

    Not a light read. If you’re not already interested in the topic, it might not grab you.

  16. Ramanan Kartikh

    The book was informative, but dry. It felt like reading a textbook at times.

  17. Brojen Mili

    Well researched. There are a lot of facts to absorb. This would be a great source for students.

  18. Yash Arya

    A captivating journey into British India’s past. The book highlights the major political turning points.

  19. Soumya Sudeep Sinha

    Interesting subject matter, but the writing style wasn’t always captivating. Worth reading but not amazing.

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