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September 17, 2025The British Journal for the History of ScienceOpen Access

Jessica Ratcliff, Monopolizing Knowledge: The East India Company and Britain’s Second Scientific Revolution Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Pp. 306. ISBN 978-1-009-37949-6. £90.00 (hardback).

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Monopolization of knowledge influenced science and industry during Britain's second scientific revolution, shaping modern discourse.
The East India Company's control over resources and knowledge facilitated advancements in multiple scientific fields during this period.
This analysis employs a historical lens to assess the intersection of colonial power and scientific progress, focusing on Britain's global ambitions.
Understanding this dynamic can shed light on ongoing discussions about the impact of colonialism on contemporary science and technology.

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This work examines the influence of the East India Company on Britain's second scientific revolution, suggesting a monopoly over knowledge production.

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Jessica Ratcliff, Monopolizing Knowledge: The East India Company and Britain's Second Scientific Revolution Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Pp. 306. ISBN 978-1-009-37949-6. £90.00 (hardback).

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This work examines the influence of the East India Company on Britain's second scientific revolution, suggesting a monopoly over knowledge production.

Jessica Ratcliff, Monopolizing Knowledge: The East India Company and Britain’s Second Scientific Revolution Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Pp. 306. ISBN 978-1-009-37949-6. £90.00 (hardback).

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Jessica Ratcliff, Monopolizing Knowledge: The East India Company and Britain’s Second Scientific Revolution Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2024. Pp. 306. ISBN 978-1-009-37949-6. £90.00 (hardback).

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