The Anarchy

The Anarchy, a riveting masterpiece by William Dalrymple, takes you on a historical journey. Published in 2020 by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, this book falls under the genre of History. The Anarchy delves into the rise of the East India Company from its humble beginnings to its transformation into a colonial power. Dalrymple, with his meticulous research and engaging storytelling, brings the past to life. He explores the devastating changes brought by one of the world's first multinational corporations. This book is a must-read for history enthusiasts and those interested in understanding the complexities of power, politics, and colonialism. Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, The Anarchy not only informs but also challenges the reader to reflect on the lasting impacts of historical events.

THE TOP 5 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
ONE OF BARACK OBAMA'S BEST BOOKS OF 2019
THE TIMES HISTORY BOOK OF THE YEAR
FINALIST FOR THE CUNDILL HISTORY PRIZE 2020
LONGLISTED FOR THE BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2019
A FINANCIAL TIMES, OBSERVER, DAILY TELEGRAPH, WALL STREET JOURNAL AND TIMES BOOK OF THE YEAR

'Dalrymple is a superb historian with a visceral understanding of India . A book of beauty' - Gerard DeGroot, The Times

In August 1765 the East India Company defeated the young Mughal emperor and forced him to establish a new administration in his richest provinces. Run by English merchants who collected taxes using a ruthless private army, this new regime saw the East India Company transform itself from an international trading corporation into something much more unusual: an aggressive colonial power in the guise of a multinational business.

William Dalrymple tells the remarkable story of the East India Company as it has never been told before, unfolding a timely cautionary tale of the first global corporate power.