Our Earliest Attempt at Independence (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Early stirrings of independence unfold through a pivotal history of ideas, power, and alliance.

From the beginnings of European presence to the rise of the British East India Company, this volume traces how political ambition, commerce, and war reshaped a subcontinent. It frames a detailed account of the first organized effort by Indian princes to cast off foreign rule, and shows how rival powers and internal tensions influenced that struggle.

• See how trade, forts, and armies intertwined as empire took root in India.
• Explore the making of coalitions among princes, traders, and growing imperial powers.
• Follow the shifting roles of key figures and how their choices redirected the course of history.
• Understand the broader context of 18th-century India and the quest for national independence.

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