The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company by William Dalrymple
... In 1773, the world's first aggressive multinational corporation was saved by one of history's first mega-bailouts ...
William Dalrymple, The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company.
The Anarchy: The Relentless Rise of the East India Company by William Dalrymple
What happens when capitalism runs amok? When corporate greed and influence thrive unchecked? The answer: 'The East India Company', arguably the most extreme and violent example of corporate rapaciousness in human history. But this is not just a history book. It's a cautionary tale.
Read This Book to understand the interplay between corporate policy and national policy, how and why companies become too big to fail, and how big corporations influence society, for better or for worse.