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Burke, Edmund
1729
1797
The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12)
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"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a collection of political writings and speeches likely written during the late 18th century. This volume primarily presents the articles of charge related to the impeachment of Warren Hastings, the former Governor-General of Bengal, addressing issues of governance, corruption, and misconduct during his administration. The opening of this volume introduces a detailed account of specific articles of charge against Warren Hastings, outlining numerous allegations of high crimes and misdemeanors, including the improper extension of contracts, acceptance of bribes, and violations of the East India Company's regulations. Burke highlights various instances where Hastings purportedly prioritized personal connections and financial interests over the duties owed to the Company and the British Crown. As the text sets the stage for the ensuing political discourse, it provides an insightful glimpse into the complexities of colonial governance and the legal repercussions faced by those in power during this period. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 31.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820
Political science -- Early works to 1800
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Category: History - British
Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)
Category: Politics
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