Clive of India

a political and psychological essay

Pages: 446
Published: 1975
Language: English

Synopsis

Nirad C. Chaudhuri's biography explores the life of Robert Clive, the 18th-century figure instrumental in establishing British influence in India. Clive began as a clerk and ascended to a powerful position within the East India Company, making crucial military and administrative choices in Bengal. This book offers a detailed account of his career and its historical consequences.