The Letters of Gracchus on the East India Question by William Augustus Miles

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Author Miles, William Augustus, 1753?-1817
Title The Letters of Gracchus on the East India Question
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Summary "The Letters of Gracchus on the East India Question" by William Augustus Miles is a series of political essays written in the early 19th century. The work addresses the critical issue of the East India Company's exclusive trading rights and the political implications of their charter's possible renewal. Central to this discussion is the examination of the British Empire's interest in maintaining its position in India amidst a changing socio-economic landscape and the calls for broader public access to trade in the region. The opening of the text introduces a complex debate surrounding the East India Company's privileges as their charter approaches expiration. Gracchus presents arguments on the implications of renewing the company's exclusive trade rights, emphasizing the opinions of various stakeholders, including merchants from out-port cities who seek greater access to the lucrative India trade. The opening letters outline the critical economic principles at stake, the inherent power dynamics between the Company and the British government, and the public's role in these proceedings, ultimately questioning whether the Company’s fears about losing its privileged position are valid or a guise to protect its immediate interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject India -- Politics and government -- 1765-1947
Subject East India Company
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EBook-No. 49835
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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