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This volume contains speeches from the managers and counsel in 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. The trial, which lasted for seven years, became a major political event in Britain, involving prominent figures such as Edmund Burke and Charles James Fox. This volume offers insights into the arguments presented against Hastings, shedding light on the complexities of British colonial rule in India and the political climate of the late 18th century. The speeches provide a detailed account of the accusations leveled against Hastings and the evidence presented to support them. This historical record remains essential for scholars of British history, Indian history, and legal history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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