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The Fast India House: Its History and Associations

The Fast India House: Its History and Associations

Foster, William

Hardcover

EconomicsBritish History

ISBN10: 1025486811
ISBN13: 9781025486819
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The East India House: Its History and Associations provides a detailed account of the London headquarters of the East India Company, one of the most influential commercial and political entities in history. Written by William Foster, this work explores the various buildings on Leadenhall Street that served as the center of British operations in India and the Far East. The book examines the architectural development of the site, from the early seventeenth century to the grand reconstruction in the late eighteenth century.

Foster offers deep insights into the administrative machinery and social history of the Company, highlighting the lives and careers of the individuals who worked within its walls. From the directors and clerks to famous literary figures like Charles Lamb and John Stuart Mill, the narrative captures the human element of this vast bureaucracy. The work also covers the Company's extensive library and museum, detailing the preservation of knowledge and artifacts that defined the era. As a significant study of British institutional history, The East India House: Its History and Associations is an invaluable resource for scholars and readers interested in the intersection of commerce, architecture, and the British Empire.

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