1. The East India Company
Empire
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Reassessing the British Empire's Legacy
This chapter examines the modern perceptions of the British Empire, particularly its educational neglect compared to the World Wars. It explores the role of the East India Company in colonial history, discussing its impact on contemporary views of empire and corporate dominance. The chapter also critiques historical portrayals of figures like Robert Clive, highlighting the complexities of artwork as historical representation.
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