I have a confession to make. I am both inspired and ashamed of my Scottish heritage.
Proud to be born in a country that offers free healthcare, free education, a social political outlook, a nation of firsts in legal, social, economic, scientific and medical spheres.
Ashamed due to the post-colonial history that marks Scotland as being part of the British Empire that plunged asian nations into poverty.
Prepare yourself as I delve into the brief history of two Scotsmen who led the way for Scotland, and the East India Company, in changing the course of history in East Asia.
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