Routledge Entrepreneurship in the Age of Empire Book

Gain a deep understanding of the relationship between politics and commerce during a transformative era of British history. This academic work from Routledge examines the rise and operations of the India and Eastern Trading Company Limited, which was founded in 1906 to fund jute plantations in Assam, north-east India. Through a detailed study of this London-registered firm, readers can observe the transition from traditional family capitalism and industrial economics to a new era defined by speculative investment and the marketing of ideas. This book provides a unique lens to study international management forms and the broader socio-political and economic landscape of the time. It is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in business history, colonial studies, and the evolution of global commerce.