Corporate Raiders, Corporate Empire? The Origins of British Rule in India

Thursday 1 December, 11am - 12 noon

Dr Erica Wald examines the fierce competition between rival trading companies – the Portuguese, Dutch and the English East India Companies between the 17th and early 19th centuries. This corporate rivalry eventually resulted in the British gaining an imperial foothold in India.

From these roots, the second British empire was born.

This webinar explores how a company, based in London, transformed into a powerful – and ruthless – political player in India. It examines the ways in which the East India Company ruled and expanded during this period and looks at some of the ways in which India transformed Britain.

You can book onto this event as an individual (and access it from home or school/college) or you can make a group booking.