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5. Western European Expansionism in India, China, and Indonesia

Author : Sambit Bhattacharyya

Published in: A History of Global Capitalism

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

This chapter charts the history of expansionist adventures of European Colonial Powers in India, Indonesia, and China. The chapter focuses on the relationship between the colonial elite and the natives. It analyses the theories of client patron relationships and the role of special events such as the battle of Plassey and the Mutiny.

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Title: Western European Expansionism in India, China, and Indonesia
Author: Sambit Bhattacharyya
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: A History of Global Capitalism
Print ISBN: 978-3-030-58735-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-58736-9

Copyright Year: 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-58736-9_5