The consequences of Robert Clive - An abused membrum (Robert Clive Part Three)

As we end our series on Robert Clive we discuss his second attempt to break into UK politics and the results of his governorship of Bengal... It turns out that trying to reform corrupt business practices is much harder if everyone knows that those practices are precisely how you made your fortune. But as the EIC responsibilities in India grew way beyond what they were capable of managing and profits began to drop (along with up to 1/3 of the population of Bengal) there was a growing call for someone to take the blame.Would Clive be able to survive with his fortune in tact, and how would he be remembered to history?Guest Host: Ollie Green Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.