Articles related to "East India Company"
Alexander Hamilton: Loose in Southeast Asia, 1689-1723
An introduction to the account of East Asia by the C17th-18th Scottish sea captain alexander Hamilton.
johor • east india company • siam • phaulkon
An introduction to the account of East Asia by the C17th-18th Scottish sea captain alexander Hamilton.
johor • east india company • siam • phaulkon
Dutch East India Company
The Dutch East India Company was a joint stock company who monopolized the spice trade of the 17th century. They established trading ports all over Asia.
the dutch east india company • the dutch golden age • joint stock company • spice trade • dutch trade
The Dutch East India Company was a joint stock company who monopolized the spice trade of the 17th century. They established trading ports all over Asia.
the dutch east india company • the dutch golden age • joint stock company • spice trade • dutch trade
Dutch Republic Influence on Danish Colonialism
A precedent for colonial expansion engaged the courts of Scandinavia, most notably the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway, whose neighbors the Dutch were the ultimate leaders.
denmark-norway • denmark • danish colonialism • scandinavia • dutch republic
A precedent for colonial expansion engaged the courts of Scandinavia, most notably the Kingdom of Denmark-Norway, whose neighbors the Dutch were the ultimate leaders.
denmark-norway • denmark • danish colonialism • scandinavia • dutch republic
Henry Hudson, Explorer
For five years he searched for the fabled North-West Passage only to suffer a mutiny and disappear in the bay that bears his name.
henry hudson • explorers • dutch colonization • new world • muscovy company
For five years he searched for the fabled North-West Passage only to suffer a mutiny and disappear in the bay that bears his name.
henry hudson • explorers • dutch colonization • new world • muscovy company
Raffles: Sir Stamford Raffles and the Founding of Singapore
An introduction to Sir Stamford Raffles and to the founding of Singapore.
singapore • raffles • colonial administration • java • napoleonic wars
An introduction to Sir Stamford Raffles and to the founding of Singapore.
singapore • raffles • colonial administration • java • napoleonic wars
The East India Companies and the Birth of Corporate Capital
A concise economic history of the East India Companies
india • china • capitalism • corporatism • opium war
A concise economic history of the East India Companies
india • china • capitalism • corporatism • opium war
Causes of the Boston Tea Party
Taxation without representation and the East India Company trade monopoly were two important causes of the Boston Tea Party.
boston tea party • east india company • taxation without representation • seven years war • townsend act
Taxation without representation and the East India Company trade monopoly were two important causes of the Boston Tea Party.
boston tea party • east india company • taxation without representation • seven years war • townsend act
The Founding of Penang, Malaysia
The story of how the East India Company's Francis Light maneuvered to steal Penang from the Sultan of Kedah is told in The Connection. It might have been Phuket,Thailand.
francis light • history malaysia • history penang • history phuket • review the connection ian morson
The story of how the East India Company's Francis Light maneuvered to steal Penang from the Sultan of Kedah is told in The Connection. It might have been Phuket,Thailand.
francis light • history malaysia • history penang • history phuket • review the connection ian morson
A Trio of Pirates
Time and distance separated Murat Rais, Kanhoji Angria, and Howell Davis, but each of these men employed audacious cunning to become successful pirates. Although probably an Albanian by birth, Murat Rais rose high in the ranks of the Barbary corsairs. The African Kanhoji Angria terrorized British ships in the Indian Ocean, and the Welsh seaman turned pirate, Howell Davis, hoodwinked governors into believing that he hunted pirates for a living.
murat rais • murat reis • barbary corsairs • corsair • pirate
Time and distance separated Murat Rais, Kanhoji Angria, and Howell Davis, but each of these men employed audacious cunning to become successful pirates. Although probably an Albanian by birth, Murat Rais rose high in the ranks of the Barbary corsairs. The African Kanhoji Angria terrorized British ships in the Indian Ocean, and the Welsh seaman turned pirate, Howell Davis, hoodwinked governors into believing that he hunted pirates for a living.
murat rais • murat reis • barbary corsairs • corsair • pirate
Chinese Opium Trade and the British Opium Wars
The trade in this highly addictive drug extracted from poppies and grown in Bengal caused two wars between Britain and China in the 19th Century.
chinese opium trade • opium wars • treaty of nanking • treaty of tientsin • east india company
The trade in this highly addictive drug extracted from poppies and grown in Bengal caused two wars between Britain and China in the 19th Century.
chinese opium trade • opium wars • treaty of nanking • treaty of tientsin • east india company
Colonial Delaware
Henry Hudson discovers the Delaware River. Samuel Argall names the area Delaware for Virginia Governor Lord De La Warr. New Sweden is established.
delaware • samuel argall • henry hudson • lord de la warr • new sweden
Henry Hudson discovers the Delaware River. Samuel Argall names the area Delaware for Virginia Governor Lord De La Warr. New Sweden is established.
delaware • samuel argall • henry hudson • lord de la warr • new sweden
Robert Clive - Shropshire's Empire Builder
Brief overview of the early days of Clive of India and links to news of recent floods in Shropshire
robert • clive • india • market drayton • madras
Brief overview of the early days of Clive of India and links to news of recent floods in Shropshire
robert • clive • india • market drayton • madras
Robert Clive - Shropshire's Empire Builder Part 3
A brief account of the Battle of Plassey and the financial scandal surrounding Clive before his death
plassey • clive • india • east india company • north
A brief account of the Battle of Plassey and the financial scandal surrounding Clive before his death
plassey • clive • india • east india company • north
Thank God for tea!
An article about the history of tea in England.
tea • east india company • tea shops • coffee houses • tea clippers
An article about the history of tea in England.
tea • east india company • tea shops • coffee houses • tea clippers
The British in India 1825-1859
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
The colorful and varied uniforms of British Army military units in India in the 19th century.
india • indian colonial history • british empire • english colonialism • british military history
The Coming of Age of Imperialism (1772-1813), Part III
Part III of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • british imperialism • orientalism • college of fort william • orientalist policy
Part III of a four-part series that examines the "coming of age" of British imperialism over a half century via the vantage point of education policy.
india • british imperialism • orientalism • college of fort william • orientalist policy
THE HISTORY AND DESIGN OF THE PAISLEY SHAWL
Shawls of the "Paisley" design were in fashion for over one hundred years. During the time from 1790 - 1870 millions were woven and embroidered in Kashmir, Persia, India, Russia, United States and Europe. It was the shawls woven in Kashmir that caught the fancy of women and the European manufacturers were were quick to copy them. During the Victorian Era, the name "Paisley" had become a generic term.
shawls • kashmir • cashmere • mughal • afghan
Shawls of the "Paisley" design were in fashion for over one hundred years. During the time from 1790 - 1870 millions were woven and embroidered in Kashmir, Persia, India, Russia, United States and Europe. It was the shawls woven in Kashmir that caught the fancy of women and the European manufacturers were were quick to copy them. During the Victorian Era, the name "Paisley" had become a generic term.
shawls • kashmir • cashmere • mughal • afghan
Trade in The Dutch Golden Age
The Dutch Golden Age of the 17th Century was brought about in part by religious toleration and successful trade with the rest of Western Europe.
dutch golden age • commercial revolution • dutch religious toleration • hanseatic league • netherlands
The Dutch Golden Age of the 17th Century was brought about in part by religious toleration and successful trade with the rest of Western Europe.
dutch golden age • commercial revolution • dutch religious toleration • hanseatic league • netherlands
Reaction in Philadelphia to the Tax on Tea
The Boston Tea Party is well known. But each colonial port faced the same tea problem. Philadelphia resolved the situation peacefully without compromise.
tea act of 1773 • boston tea party • taxation without representation • philadelphia response to tea act • public meetings in philadelphia
The Boston Tea Party is well known. But each colonial port faced the same tea problem. Philadelphia resolved the situation peacefully without compromise.
tea act of 1773 • boston tea party • taxation without representation • philadelphia response to tea act • public meetings in philadelphia
Tea - The Drink of Ceremony and Custom
"There is no trouble so great or grave that it cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea." (Bernard-Paul Heroux)
tea • beverages derived from angiosperm plants • tea is the world's most popular beverage • tea was brought to north america by the dutch • tea originated in the orient
"There is no trouble so great or grave that it cannot be much diminished by a nice cup of tea." (Bernard-Paul Heroux)
tea • beverages derived from angiosperm plants • tea is the world's most popular beverage • tea was brought to north america by the dutch • tea originated in the orient
Company Rule in the Danish West Indies
Denmark, along with many other European nations during the 17th and 18th century, worked with regaled charter companies to operate their Caribbean colonies.
virgin islands • danish west indies • mercantilism • caribbean • colonialism
Denmark, along with many other European nations during the 17th and 18th century, worked with regaled charter companies to operate their Caribbean colonies.
virgin islands • danish west indies • mercantilism • caribbean • colonialism
Mount Mary Festival and Bandra Fair in Mumbai
Legend has it that Bandra Fair started when a statue of Mother Mary was found floating in the Arabian Sea and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount has crowned Bandra
portuguese • mount • mother mary • jesuit • festive
Legend has it that Bandra Fair started when a statue of Mother Mary was found floating in the Arabian Sea and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Mount has crowned Bandra
portuguese • mount • mother mary • jesuit • festive
Museums in Brittany, France
Explore the history of fishing, Breton seafaring and culture, traditional costumes and handicrafts in Quimper and one of the biggest French Naval bases.
museums in brittany france • musée de la mer • musée départemental breton • fisheries concarneau • musée de la marine
Explore the history of fishing, Breton seafaring and culture, traditional costumes and handicrafts in Quimper and one of the biggest French Naval bases.
museums in brittany france • musée de la mer • musée départemental breton • fisheries concarneau • musée de la marine
Singapore's Other Ethnic Areas.
An hour or two to spare? The ethnic neighbourhoods of Singapore will make a change from Mall shopping. Little India and Little China offer colour and smells to delight.
little india • little china • british east india company • zhujiao centre • hindu goddess kali
An hour or two to spare? The ethnic neighbourhoods of Singapore will make a change from Mall shopping. Little India and Little China offer colour and smells to delight.
little india • little china • british east india company • zhujiao centre • hindu goddess kali
The Founding of the Danish West Indies
By the late 18th century, the Danish West Indies included what is now commonly referred to as the Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
caribbean • virgin islands • danish west indies • denmark • danish
By the late 18th century, the Danish West Indies included what is now commonly referred to as the Virgin Islands: St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
caribbean • virgin islands • danish west indies • denmark • danish
The Green Dragon in History and Literature
The Green Dragon, a mythical beast, appears in Shire and Boston taverns, and New York City August 30, 2004 protests against George W. Bush and the Iraq and Afghan wars.
dragons • green dragon • lord of the rings • american revolution • green dragon tavern
The Green Dragon, a mythical beast, appears in Shire and Boston taverns, and New York City August 30, 2004 protests against George W. Bush and the Iraq and Afghan wars.
dragons • green dragon • lord of the rings • american revolution • green dragon tavern
Varanasi Jyotirlinga
Shiva created Kashi, the eternal city, and took permanent residence there. Kashi, or Varanasi, is destroyed only at the end of 100 kalpas.
varanasi • jyotirlinga • kashi vishvanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • varana
Shiva created Kashi, the eternal city, and took permanent residence there. Kashi, or Varanasi, is destroyed only at the end of 100 kalpas.
varanasi • jyotirlinga • kashi vishvanath • dwadasa jyotirlingas • varana
Darien - The Preparation
With English Navigation Laws forcing Scotland to turn from its traditional trading partners, the Scots formed a company to rival the powerful English East India Company.
darien • darien disaster • darien scheme • william and mary • glencoe massacre
With English Navigation Laws forcing Scotland to turn from its traditional trading partners, the Scots formed a company to rival the powerful English East India Company.
darien • darien disaster • darien scheme • william and mary • glencoe massacre
THE WRECK OF THE BATAVIA
The story of the wreck of the Dutch ship Batavia in 1629 off the Western Australian coast and the subsequent murder of most of the passengers by mutineers.
batavia • mutiny • western australia • dutch • spice islands
The story of the wreck of the Dutch ship Batavia in 1629 off the Western Australian coast and the subsequent murder of most of the passengers by mutineers.
batavia • mutiny • western australia • dutch • spice islands
Setting the Scene – First Europeans – 2
The coming of the Dutch to the Indonesian islands north of Australia, brought with it what were really accidents of discovery. The Dutch were not so interested in discovery, but more so trade and commerce.
reformation • commerce • dutch • tasman • australia
The coming of the Dutch to the Indonesian islands north of Australia, brought with it what were really accidents of discovery. The Dutch were not so interested in discovery, but more so trade and commerce.
reformation • commerce • dutch • tasman • australia
Burma Karenni
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
Ethnic minorities in Burma have been struggling for survival under what Amnesty International calls ones of the worlds most repressive regimes. The Karenni are representative of that struggle and the human rights abuses occuring in Burma today.
indo-china • karenni • burma • human rights • spdc
II of X: The Int'l Day for the Elimination of Racism
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day on which the much of the world agreed that racism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned in all parts of the globe.
human • human right • human rights • civil righs • humanitarian
The International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination marks the day on which the much of the world agreed that racism in all its forms and manifestations must be condemned in all parts of the globe.
human • human right • human rights • civil righs • humanitarian
Bengal
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.
bangladesh • india • steppes • hindu • buddhism
Bengal is the ancient land that is now Bangladesh. This article looks at its history and people.
bangladesh • india • steppes • hindu • buddhism
How to Make the Perfect Cup of Tea
A cup of tea is the classic British beverage but taking a bit of care while brewing the tea can make it an even better drink.
how to make the perfect cup of tea • how to make tea • how to brew tea • tea making • british style tea
A cup of tea is the classic British beverage but taking a bit of care while brewing the tea can make it an even better drink.
how to make the perfect cup of tea • how to make tea • how to brew tea • tea making • british style tea
Rembrandt in Oman
In an unusual setting over 100 etchings by Rembrandt underscore the man's genius and show the connections between Oman and Holland go back a long time.
rembrandt • oman • etchings • finest • middle east and holland
In an unusual setting over 100 etchings by Rembrandt underscore the man's genius and show the connections between Oman and Holland go back a long time.
rembrandt • oman • etchings • finest • middle east and holland
Tea Act of 1773
The Tea Act of 1773 was enacted by Parliament to increase pressures on the Colonial people and enhance the wealth of the British crown.
boston tea party 1773 • revolutionary war • boston massacre • captain thomas preston • tax colonists
The Tea Act of 1773 was enacted by Parliament to increase pressures on the Colonial people and enhance the wealth of the British crown.
boston tea party 1773 • revolutionary war • boston massacre • captain thomas preston • tax colonists
The Japanese Village in Ayutthaya
An introduction to the Japanese village in Ayutthaya and the nature of life in Siam.
vermillion seal ships • trade • japan • siam • king narai the great
An introduction to the Japanese village in Ayutthaya and the nature of life in Siam.
vermillion seal ships • trade • japan • siam • king narai the great
Vermeer's Milkmaid at the Met
To commemorate Henry Hudson's voyage from the Netherlands to New York the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is lending Johannes Vermeer's The Milkmaid to the Met Museum.
vermeer • milkmaid • dutch paintings • golden age • henry hudson
To commemorate Henry Hudson's voyage from the Netherlands to New York the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is lending Johannes Vermeer's The Milkmaid to the Met Museum.
vermeer • milkmaid • dutch paintings • golden age • henry hudson
William Makepeace Thackeray
Brief biography of 19th century author William Makepeace Thackeray, best-known for his works Vanity Fair and The Book of Snobs.
william makepeace thackeray • thackeray biography • thackeray vanity fair • thackeray works • thackeray book of snobs
Brief biography of 19th century author William Makepeace Thackeray, best-known for his works Vanity Fair and The Book of Snobs.
william makepeace thackeray • thackeray biography • thackeray vanity fair • thackeray works • thackeray book of snobs
A Face Only a Mother Could Love? The Pug
The Pug - not just another pretty face! This breed's unusual appearance and almost human personality make him a charming companion.
pug • william of orange • wrinkles • snoring • duke of windsor
The Pug - not just another pretty face! This breed's unusual appearance and almost human personality make him a charming companion.
pug • william of orange • wrinkles • snoring • duke of windsor
An Easy South African Bobotie
Bobotie ('bo-bo-tee') is a traditional South African dish made with ground (minced) meat (usually lamb or beef) covered with an egg-based topping and served with rice.
easy dinner recipe • traditional cooking • easy working mother meal • single parent meal • wholesome ground beef recipe
Bobotie ('bo-bo-tee') is a traditional South African dish made with ground (minced) meat (usually lamb or beef) covered with an egg-based topping and served with rice.
easy dinner recipe • traditional cooking • easy working mother meal • single parent meal • wholesome ground beef recipe
Celebrating New York's 400th Anniversary
New York State is celebrating its 400th anniversary by marking the voyage of English Captain Henry Hudson along the river that now bears his name.
400th anniversary • new york state • henry hudson • dutch • hudson river
New York State is celebrating its 400th anniversary by marking the voyage of English Captain Henry Hudson along the river that now bears his name.
400th anniversary • new york state • henry hudson • dutch • hudson river
Charles Lamb Biography
Brief biography of Charles Lamb, English writer best known for essays.
charles lamb biography • charles lamb • charles lamb essay • lamb essays of elia • charles lamb books
Brief biography of Charles Lamb, English writer best known for essays.
charles lamb biography • charles lamb • charles lamb essay • lamb essays of elia • charles lamb books
Colonial Christmas Traditions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Early Colonial settlers in America brought distinct Christmas traditions from England, The Netherlands and Eastern Europe,including Sinter Klass and the Christmas Putz.
colonial christmas customs • history of christmas in america • puritains and christmas • christmas american colonies • early christmas traidtions
Colonial Resistance to the Tea Act of 1773
The British Parliament's tax on tea was hated by the colonies. Resistance began in port cities, with the Sons of Liberty playing a major part.
sons of liberty • tea act of 1773 • tea act • colonial resistance • tea boycott
The British Parliament's tax on tea was hated by the colonies. Resistance began in port cities, with the Sons of Liberty playing a major part.
sons of liberty • tea act of 1773 • tea act • colonial resistance • tea boycott
Drew and Barrymore Theatrical Family
The patriarch of the distinguished acting family was Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe, known professionally as Maurice Barrymore.
drew and barrymore theatrical family • acting dynasty became the 'royal family' • drew theatrical family of philadelphia • actress louisa drew and the family trade • tragedy in the family - georgie barrymore's death
The patriarch of the distinguished acting family was Herbert Arthur Chamberlayne Blythe, known professionally as Maurice Barrymore.
drew and barrymore theatrical family • acting dynasty became the 'royal family' • drew theatrical family of philadelphia • actress louisa drew and the family trade • tragedy in the family - georgie barrymore's death
Duleep Singh Bust Sold For £1.5 M
Crowning a week of extraordinary auctions in Indian and Islamic art, the marble bust of Maharajah Duleep Singh sold in London for 43 times its estimated value.
art • marble • victorian sculpture • portrait bust • maharajah duleep singh
Crowning a week of extraordinary auctions in Indian and Islamic art, the marble bust of Maharajah Duleep Singh sold in London for 43 times its estimated value.
art • marble • victorian sculpture • portrait bust • maharajah duleep singh
Global Demand Drives February Gold Prices
Government stimulus packages and infrastructure projects increase demand for gold from global buyers looking for a hedge against future inflation.
global demand drives february gold prices • february gold prices since 1999 • global investors look to gold as currency • reasons why gold prices will go up • golden international trade currency
Government stimulus packages and infrastructure projects increase demand for gold from global buyers looking for a hedge against future inflation.
global demand drives february gold prices • february gold prices since 1999 • global investors look to gold as currency • reasons why gold prices will go up • golden international trade currency
Goteborg, Baltic Port of Call and Canal Boat Hub
In this city on the Baltic, a trio of museums, an opera house, a botanic garden, good shopping and one of Sweden's finest restaurants are all within walking distance.
sweden travel • goteborg • gothenburg • gota canal • architecture
In this city on the Baltic, a trio of museums, an opera house, a botanic garden, good shopping and one of Sweden's finest restaurants are all within walking distance.
sweden travel • goteborg • gothenburg • gota canal • architecture
History of Dress Fans Through the Ages
The use of decorative, fashionable fans reflects political and social change and not least, the position of women in society.
history of dress fans • fans through the ages • fan museum greenwich • women's hand fan • hand fan reflects social and political change
The use of decorative, fashionable fans reflects political and social change and not least, the position of women in society.
history of dress fans • fans through the ages • fan museum greenwich • women's hand fan • hand fan reflects social and political change
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