Speeches of the Managers and Counsel in the Trial of Warren Hastings

This is Volume 2 of the speeches delivered during the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings. Hastings (1732-1818) was the first Governor-General of Bengal and faced impeachment charges of misconduct during his time in India. This volume contains a detailed record of the arguments and evidence presented by the managers of the impeachment and their counsel before the British Parliament. Providing insight into the complex political and ethical issues surrounding British rule in India during the late 18th century, this record offers a valuable resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in British colonial history and parliamentary procedure.

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