The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12) by Edmund Burke
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| Author | Burke, Edmund, 1729-1797 |
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| Title | The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12) |
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| Summary | "The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 12 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a collection of political speeches written in the late 18th century. This volume focuses specifically on the speeches made during the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings, the former Governor-General of Bengal. It delves into the themes of justice, governance, and the moral responsibilities of rulers, as Burke passionately defends the rights of the Indian nobility against Hastings' oppressive regime. The opening of the volume presents Burke's detailed arguments against Warren Hastings, outlining the oppressive acts carried out against the Nabab of Oudh and his nobility. Burke accuses Hastings of using deception and coercion to acquire power and property, particularly emphasizing the fraudulent nature of the Treaty of Chunar, which Hastings manipulated to benefit British interests at the expense of local nobles. The text elaborates on the injustices faced by the Indian nobility, illustrating the moral implications of colonial governance and the importance of upholding justice, setting a critical tone for the courtroom drama that Burke unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe |
| Subject | Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820 |
| Subject | Political science -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18315 |
| Release Date | May 5, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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