The Era of The Companies 1600-1824
2: The Founding of the Companies
Why the English and Dutch companies were founded, how they set up their first ' factories ' in the Indies, and how they ousted the Portuguese but feuded between themselves.
Presented by JOHN HARRISON of the School of Oriental and African Studies, with the help of diaries and journals of the time.
Produced by HUGH PURCELL
(Rptd: Saturday, 11.30 am, R4) (For publications see page 14)