Dupleix Classic Reprint
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
- Softcover
- New

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- Title
- Dupleix Classic Reprint
- Author
- John Biddulph
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- PAP
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1331424623
- ISBN 13
- 9781331424628
- Item weight
- 348 grams
A concise history of the French Adventurer who shaped India’s 18th‑century power struggles and the rise of British empire in the East.
This scholarly biography traces Joseph François Dupleix, a bold French governor in Pondicherry, through his rise, rivalries, and the global stakes of his era. It blends narrative detail with historical analysis, showing how ambitious schemes and fixed finances collided in a dramatic chapter of Indian and European history. The work draws on archival material and contemporary commentary to illuminate the man, his policies, and the consequences for France, England, and the region.
Readers will gain insight into the political games, alliances with Indian rulers, and the long arc of colonial competition that reshaped Asia and laid groundwork for later conflicts. The book also situates Dupleix within the broader story of the French East India Company and the financial strains that shaped decision making in 18th‑century imperial ventures.
- Context on the Carnatic and Deccan power struggles and key figures of the period
- Analysis of Dupleix’s diplomacy, military actions, and financial motives
- Discussion of how French and English interests collided and intertwined
- Evaluation of the long-term impact of early colonial rivalry on India and Europe
Ideal for readers of history and political biography who want a clear, evidence‑based portrait of a pivotal, controversial era in India’s encounter with European powers.
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