The Impeachment Of Warren Hastings
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: P. J. Marshall
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account chronicles the dramatic legal and political battle surrounding the impeachment of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal. P. J. Marshall meticulously uncovers the intricate details of the charges brought against Hastings, which ranged from corruption to abuse of power during his tenure in British India. The narrative presents a compelling examination of imperial governance, parliamentary power, and the evolving moral landscape of 18th-century Britain. It further illustrates the profound impact of this landmark trial on both British colonial policy and the legal precedents for holding powerful figures accountable. This authoritative work offers a critical perspective on a pivotal moment in Anglo-Indian history.
Author: P. J. Marshall
Binding: Hardback
Published: Oxford University Press, 1965
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
This historical account chronicles the dramatic legal and political battle surrounding the impeachment of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal. P. J. Marshall meticulously uncovers the intricate details of the charges brought against Hastings, which ranged from corruption to abuse of power during his tenure in British India. The narrative presents a compelling examination of imperial governance, parliamentary power, and the evolving moral landscape of 18th-century Britain. It further illustrates the profound impact of this landmark trial on both British colonial policy and the legal precedents for holding powerful figures accountable. This authoritative work offers a critical perspective on a pivotal moment in Anglo-Indian history.