A View of the Contested Points in the Negotiation Between Administration and the Directors of the East India Company: On the Subject of the Renewal of ... on the Ninth of April, 1793 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A window into a heated 1790s negotiation over the East India Company’s charter and its trade rules.
This edition draws from an argumentative record about renewing the Company’s exclusive rights and the broader contest between administration and directors. It covers the economics of Europe-to-India exports, the role of clandeftine and private trade, and the clash over tariffs, freight costs, and government participation. Readers will see how ministers, the Court, and financial figures debated profits, losses, and what a settled regulation might mean for commerce and imperial policy.
- How the trade balance was framed, including the cost of goods and the value of certificates.
- Arguments over the Company’s monopoly and the push to bring private trade into a regulated channel.
- Key figures and moments, including the budgetary figures and the ideas of Mr. Dundas and Mr. Pitt.
- Questions about the role of government in shared profits and the potential impact on imperial finances.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into a conflict that threatened to dismantle the East India Company, the most powerful commercial entity in the world at the time. The negotiations between the Company and the British government hinged on the control of India's vast territories and trade routes. The crux of the dispute centered around preserving the Company's monopoly on trade while accommodating the interests of private merchants and manufacturers who saw opportunities in India. The author meticulously presents the arguments of all parties involved, analyzing the political, economic, and social implications of each proposed solution. Through a nuanced exploration of the negotiations, the book sheds light on the complex power dynamics of the era and the challenges of balancing private interests with national ambitions. It concludes by highlighting the significance of these negotiations in shaping the future of the British Empire and the global trade landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781332241613_0
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