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Christina Welsch

    The Company's Sword
    • 2022

      The Company's Sword

      • 304 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Focusing on the British East India Company's acquisition of a private army, the book explores the interplay between Indian and European soldiers in its expansion. Christina Welsch examines the institutional evolution of the Company's military forces and the various rebellions that posed challenges to its dominance. This analysis reveals the militaristic foundations of colonial India, providing insight into the complexities of power dynamics during this period.

      The Company's Sword