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About the Book FROM WAR WITH THE BRITISH TO THE ENSLAVEMENT OF INDIANS, IVERMEE UNCOVERS THE DARK HISTORY OF FRANCES DOOMED IMPERIAL PROJECT IN SOUTH ASIA. This is a powerful new account of a chapter in history that is crucial to understand, yet often overlooked. For 150 years, from the reign of Louis XIV to the downfall of Napoleon, France was an aggressive imperial power in South Asia, driven by the pursuit of greatness and riches. Through their East India company and state, the French established a far- reaching empire in India, only to see their dominant position undermined by conflict with Indian rulers, competition from other European nations, and a series of fatal strategic errors. Exploding the myth of a benign French presence on the subcontinent, Robert Ivermees extensive research reveals how Frances Indian empire relied on war-making, conquest, opportunistic alliances, regime change and slavery to pursue its ambitions. He considers influential French figures reactions to the collapse of the imperial project, not least their deployment of new ideas, like freedom and the rights of man, to justify fresh ventures of domination-even as colonial authorities failed to acknowledge the equality of French Indias diverse indigenous peoples, both before and after the French Revolution. From great power rivalry to informal empire and entrenched inequalities, Glorious Failure tackles topics that remain vital and urgent in todays world. About the Author Robert Ivermee is a historian of British and wider European colonialism in South Asia. He is Associate Professor at Sciences Po Grenoble, France. His other books include Hooghly: The Global History of a River.
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Author
Robert Ivermee
Publisher
Context
Number of Pages
384
Language
English
SKU
9789371976336
ISBN
9789371976336
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14 x 2.3 x 21.6 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 629
₹ 70 Off