Clive of India: Plunderer or pioneer?

History Defended by The Telegraph

Sep 8, 202125:21Society & Culture

Was Clive of India a corrupt, violent bully or a military genius and British hero? A looter or a British self-made success story? Acclaimed historian Zareer Masani joins Steven Edginton in the latest episode of History D...

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