9781331489702 - A Vindication of Warren Hastings (Classic Reprint) de Hastings, G. W. (4 resultados)

Condición: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 224 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a detailed examination of the life, career, and controversies that orbited Warren Hastings, the man primarily responsible for the British East India Company's territorial expansion in India. The author debunks common misconceptions and popular characterizations of Hastings as presented by his detractors to reveal a more human and nuanced individual than has been previously portrayed. The book delves into six primary accusations made against Hastings, including the Rohilla War and his treatment of the Begums of Oudh. Through meticulous research, the author demonstrates how Hastings was frequently unjustly blamed for outcomes that were often beyond his control and influenced by powerful interests in England seeking financial gain through Company patronage. The author places Hastings' governorship within the historical context of a rapidly changing and unstable India in the 18th century and explores the challenges he faced in navigating complex political alliances and safeguarding British interests. The book argues that Hastings exhibited wisdom, foresight, and tenacity in his administration, and that his actions were often necessary to maintain stability and protect the Company's position. By revisiting the historical record, this book sheds new light on Hastings' legacy and contributions, which are often overlooked or overshadowed by unfounded accusations. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.