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Articles Of Charge Of High Crimes And Misdemeanors, Against Warren Hastings, Late Governor Of Bengal (1786)

Articles Of Charge Of High Crimes And Misdemeanors, Against Warren Hastings, Late Governor Of Bengal (1786)

Burke, Edmund

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General LawGeneral Political ScienceBritish History

ISBN10: 1436781868
ISBN13: 9781436781862
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Articles of Charge of High Crimes and Misdemeanors, Against Warren Hastings, Late Governor of Bengal (1786) by Edmund Burke is a collection of charges filed against Warren Hastings, who was the Governor of Bengal during the late 18th century. The book contains a detailed account of the various crimes and misdemeanors committed by Hastings during his tenure as the Governor of Bengal.The charges against Hastings include accusations of corruption, abuse of power, and mistreatment of the Indian people. Burke, who was a prominent British politician and a staunch critic of the British colonial rule in India, presents a compelling case against Hastings, highlighting the atrocities committed by him and his administration.The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the complex and often contentious relationship between the British Empire and India during the colonial era. It provides a detailed account of the abuses of power and the exploitation of the Indian people by the colonial authorities, and serves as a reminder of the injustices that were perpetrated in the name of empire-building.Overall, Articles of Charge of High Crimes and Misdemeanors, Against Warren Hastings, Late Governor of Bengal (1786) is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of India, the British Empire, and colonialism in general. It is a powerful indictment of the colonial system and a testament to the resilience and courage of the Indian people in the face of oppression and injustice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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