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100 1 _aBurke, Edmund,
_d1729-1797
245 1 4 _aThe Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12)
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-04-22
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, Susan Skinner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team from images generously made available by the Bibliotheque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr
520 _a"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a collection of political speeches and reflections written in the late 18th century. This volume delves into significant aspects of British governance, particularly regarding the British East India Company's dealings and the implications of its actions in India. The speeches included highlight Burke's sharp critique of corruption, malfeasance, and the moral obligations of British Parliament concerning colonial administration. The opening of this volume introduces Burke's famous speech concerning the Nabob of Arcot's debts, delivered in February 1785. It sets the scene for a passionate and detailed examination of financial obligations that arose from questionable transactions between the Nabob and British creditors, primarily highlighting how such practices led to widespread corruption and exploitation. Burke articulates his alarm at the evident collusion between the Nabob and certain British officials, asserting that the financial demands made by these creditors were fueled by dishonesty and manipulation, leading to severe consequences for the impoverished populations affected by these debts. This opening portion establishes both the historical context and the legal intricacies of the situation in India, showcasing Burke's commitment to justice and accountability within the colonial venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aGreat Britain -- Politics and government -- 1760-1820
653 _aPolitical science -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/15679
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