The Burke, Edmund 1729-1797 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 10 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a collection of historical speeches written in the late 18th century. The volume primarily focuses on the impeachment proceedings against Warren Hastings, the former Governor-General of Bengal. Burke's eloquent oratory showcases his views on governance, corruption, and the moral responsibilities that come with power, with particular emphasis on Hastings' alleged abuses during his rule in India. At the start of this volume, Burke presents an opening speech to the House of Lords as the impeachment trial begins. He outlines the gravity of the accusations against Hastings, arguing that they stem from a deep-seated system of corruption characterized by avarice and a blatant disregard for justice. Burke meticulously articulates the direct connection between Hastings' arbitrary governance and the corruption that ensued, revealing how financial greed took precedence over duty and morality. He stresses that the charges are not merely personal attacks but rather represent a broader critique of governance that violates the principles on which the British Empire was built. Through this early address, Burke sets the stage for a critical examination of imperial conduct and ethical standards. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2006-04-17 Produced by Paul Murray, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) Original publication data not identified Great Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820 Political science -- Early works to 1800 DA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18192 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18192 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133426.0 18192