Publisher's Synopsis
George Bruce Malleson's definitive biography of Warren Hastings is a fascinating account of one of the most powerful and controversial figures in the history of British India. Hastings served as the first Governor-General of Bengal from 1773 to 1785, and during his tenure he faced numerous challenges and controversies, including the impeachment proceedings against him in the British Parliament. This book provides a detailed and vivid portrait of Hastings's life and times, and sheds light on the complex history of British colonial rule in India.
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 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.
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.
