Introduction
A Hazardous Voyage
Bombay and 'the Gulphs'
From Malabar to Whampoa
The Worst Voyage: Sumatra
Abuse, Pains and Penalties
The Company in Crisis
The Darkest Years
The Domination of Tea
Diversifying: Brahmins and conflict
Competition and Conflict
An Event Unique in the Company's History
The Fortunes of War
The Machinery of Justice
Conclusion
A brilliant record of a very exciting period of European and Asian
history.
*AUSMARINE*
Densely packed with information, the narrative is always clear and
readable. [...] As well as providing for the general reader a
fascinating account of life on board the East India Company's
ships, this book makes a valuable contribution to business
history.
*BUSINESS HISTORY*
Sutton brings great knowledge and a mastery of detail to this work,
turning a family history into a valuable insight into the Company's
ever-evolving business system.
*ASIAN AFFAIRS*
(reviewed together with East India Company's London Workers) These
are deeply, intensively researched books rich in detail.
*ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW*
A remarkably rich detailed study. [...] we must acknowledge and
praise the enormous research effort that this book represents.
*ECONOMIC HISTORY REVIEW*
An important addition to the sum of our knowledge on this most
important of maritime trading companies.
*INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NAUTICAL ARCHAEOLOGY*
To be praised as a comprehensive account of the EIC's maritime
service. It is an exemplary contribution to the history of British
trade and shipbuilding.
*INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MARITIME HISTORY*
Meticulously researched, this detailed and eminently readable study
will appeal to readers interested in Indian or Chinese history, and
in the economic history of South and East Asia.
*BOOK NEWS*
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