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This is Volume 3 of the collected speeches from the trial of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal. Hastings was impeached in 1787 on charges of corruption and abuse of power during his time in India. This volume contains the detailed arguments and presentations made by the managers (prosecutors) and counsel involved in the proceedings.
The trial, which lasted for seven years, was a landmark event in British legal and political history, reflecting growing scrutiny of the East India Company's activities and the accountability of its officials. This record provides invaluable insight into the political climate of the late 18th century, British attitudes toward its empire, and the legal processes used to address allegations of misconduct by high-ranking officials. It is a vital resource for scholars of British history, legal history, and the history of British India.
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