Brian Gardner Book order (chronological)

The book, first published in 1996, offers a unique perspective on its subject matter, highlighting significant themes and insights relevant to its field. As part of the Routledge imprint, it reflects a commitment to scholarly excellence and is positioned to contribute meaningfully to academic discourse. The content is designed to engage readers and provoke thoughtful consideration of the topics discussed.

The East India company - there has never been an enterprise like it. It ruled over nearly one-fifth of the world's population; possessed its own army and navy, its own civil service, even its own church; became the most powerful military force in Asia, and had a revenue greater than that of Britain. It was in Brian Gardener's words, "a government owned by businessmen, the shares in which were daily bought and sold."--Book Jacket (inside flap)