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There are six posts in The Copy Book assigned to 1757. To see all our posts in chronological order, go to the Tale of Years.

1756 1757 1759

The Battle of Plassey

By Hari Chahan Das

Before Siraj ud-Daulah became Nawab of Bengal in 1756, his grandfather begged him to keep the English sweet, and put no trust in Jafar Ali Khan. If he had only listened...

Robert Clive’s Vision for India

By Sir John Malcolm

As Governor of Bengal, Robert Clive hoped to use his powers and his formidable reputation to make the East India Company mend its ways.

Portrait of a Lady

By Edmund Burke

Edmund Burke takes time off from campaigning for liberty to reflect on the delights of captivity.

Mir Kasim

By Clay Lane

The East India Company installed Mir Kasim as Nawab of Bengal, only to find that he had a mind of his own.

The Music of the Spheres

By Clay Lane

Sir William Herschel not only discovered Uranus and infrared radiation, but composed two dozen symphonies as well.

Timothy Hackworth

By Clay Lane

Timothy Hackworth (1786-1850) turned steam locomotives into a reliable commercial success.