The History of the European Commerce with India: To Which is Subjoined a Review of the Arguments for and Against the Trade with India [Hardcover]

Name : The History of the European Commerce with India: To Which is Subjoined a Review of the Arguments for and Against the Trade with India [Hardcover]

About The Book : The book "The History of the European Commerce with India" laments the apathy towards India's significance. The book aims to provide a comprehensive yet concise account accessible to all, tracing India's commerce from ancient times to the present. It argues for the necessity of understanding the past to navigate the future. Highlighting the East India Company's rise, it discusses the debate over monopoly versus free trade, cautioning against exaggerated claims of the latter's benefits. Prefacing a fair review of arguments, it defends the Company's role in sustaining British prosperity and warns against hasty reforms based on flawed assessments of history. About The Author: David Macpherson (1746–1816), a Scottish historian from Edinburgh, likely attended Edinburgh High School and the University of Edinburgh before working as a land surveyor. Moving to London around 1790, he relied on writing for income, aided by fellow antiquarians. Despite financial setbacks, he continued writing, producing works like The History of European Commerce with India (1812). The Title 'The History of the European Commerce with India: To Which is Subjoined a Review of the Arguments for and Against the Trade with India, and the Management of It by a Chartered Company written/authored/edited by David Macpherson ', published in the year 2024. The ISBN 9789362087591 is assigned to the Har

Country of Origin : India