Warren HastingsCassell, 1886 - 191 pages |
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... whole Indian Empire ; in 1838 returned to England ; in 1840 was appointed " War Secretary ; " in 1842 wrote the " Lays of Ancient Rome ; in 1843 published three volumes of his " Essays ; " in 1846 , under the pre- miership of Lord John ...
... whole Indian Empire ; in 1838 returned to England ; in 1840 was appointed " War Secretary ; " in 1842 wrote the " Lays of Ancient Rome ; in 1843 published three volumes of his " Essays ; " in 1846 , under the pre- miership of Lord John ...
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... whole course of his life . How- ard Hastings died , bequeathing his nephew to the care of a friend and distant relation , named Chis- wick . This gentleman , though he did not absolutely refuse the charge , was desirous to rid himself ...
... whole course of his life . How- ard Hastings died , bequeathing his nephew to the care of a friend and distant relation , named Chis- wick . This gentleman , though he did not absolutely refuse the charge , was desirous to rid himself ...
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... whole public life was subjected , a scrutiny unparalleled , as we believe , in the history of man- kind , is in one respect advantageous to his reputa- tion . It brought many lamentable blemishes to light ; but it entitles him to be ...
... whole public life was subjected , a scrutiny unparalleled , as we believe , in the history of man- kind , is in one respect advantageous to his reputa- tion . It brought many lamentable blemishes to light ; but it entitles him to be ...
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... whole responsibility rests . This system , which was in- troduced by Mr. Pitt and Mr. Dundas in spite of the strenuous opposition of Mr. Burke , we conceive to be on the whole the best that was ever devised for the government of a ...
... whole responsibility rests . This system , which was in- troduced by Mr. Pitt and Mr. Dundas in spite of the strenuous opposition of Mr. Burke , we conceive to be on the whole the best that was ever devised for the government of a ...
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... whole presidency , but unfortunately quite ignorant of all political business . The internal government of Bengal the English rulers delegated to a great native minister , who was stationed at Moorshedabad . All military affairs , and ...
... whole presidency , but unfortunately quite ignorant of all political business . The internal government of Bengal the English rulers delegated to a great native minister , who was stationed at Moorshedabad . All military affairs , and ...
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