Dupleix (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore the daring rise of French power in 18th‑century India and the man at its heart.
This detailed history traces how France built a colonial venture from the ground up, shaping policy, finance, and strategy to challenge British influence. Through key figures, it reveals how Colbert and later Dupleix sought to turn bold ideas into lasting presence in Madagascar, India, and beyond, even as rival powers competed for control of trade and territory.

The narrative follows strategic decisions, daring voyages, and the complex web of alliances that defined the era. It shows how a handful of ships, bold entrepreneurship, and political cunning created a vision of empire — and why, despite remarkable plans, outcomes shifted under pressure from geography, climate, and fierce opposition.

What you’ll experience
- A look at the people, places, and policies behind early European involvement in Indian waters.
- Insight into how colonial ventures were funded, organized, and defended across distant seas.
- Analysis of the rise and limits of French ambitions in a landscape dominated by English and local powers.
- An account of pivotal moments, from initial settlements to strategic confrontations that shaped the era.

Ideal for readers of imperial history and those curious about how a grand plan for French dominance unfolded and ultimately faced hard realities.

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