Politics, And Th... | A Business Of State: Commerce,
Mishra’s work is highly academic and relies on deep archival research from the British Library and Folger Shakespeare Library . It is best suited for readers interested in:
: The origins of how large corporations handle internal representation and state relations.
by Rupali Mishra (2018) is a detailed exploration of how the early English East India Company (EIC) functioned not just as a trading firm, but as a critical extension of the early modern English state. Thematic Overview
: Mishra illustrates how the EIC was "constituted" through its relationship with the Crown. It wasn't just a private business; its charters, legal authority, and even its internal "Court of Committees" were designed to mirror and serve the interests of the state.
: Specifically the transition of England into a global power.
: One of the most insightful sections deals with the "Problem of Faction." Mishra dives into the internal disputes between different groups of shareholders and directors, showing how these "private" arguments often spilled over into public and royal politics.
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