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An Elucidation of the Articles of Impeachment Preferred by the Last Parliament Against Warren Hastings, Esq. (Classic Reprint): Late Governor General of Bengal - Couverture souple

Ralph Broome

 
9781331627098: An Elucidation of the Articles of Impeachment Preferred by the Last Parliament Against Warren Hastings, Esq. (Classic Reprint): Late Governor General of Bengal

Synopsis

This book gives a detailed account of the trial of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of British India, who was impeached by the House of Commons in 1788. The author provides an in-depth analysis of the charges brought against Hastings, including his alleged corruption and oppression during his time in India. The book also examines the historical context of the trial, and the political and legal battles that shaped its outcome. The author argues that the trial was a landmark event in the history of British imperialism, and that it set an important precedent for the accountability of colonial officials. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of British India, and in the broader themes of colonialism, justice, and the rule of law.

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