The Theft of India: The European Conquests of India 1498-1765 by Roy Moxham

The Theft of India traces the systematic European conquest and exploitation of the Indian subcontinent across three centuries. Roy Moxham's meticulously researched account examines how Portuguese, Dutch, French, and British traders transformed commercial ventures into territorial dominion, reshaping India's political and economic landscape. From Vasco da Gama's arrival in 1498 through the consolidation of British power by 1765, this work reveals the mechanisms of colonial extraction and the profound consequences for Indian civilization. Essential reading for understanding how European imperialism reshaped global power dynamics and Indian history.