Warren HastingsLongman, Brown, Green, and Longmans, 1852 - 106 pages |
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... respecting the pro- ceedings of the Nabob ; and no person seemed so likely to furnish it as Hastings , who was a prisoner at large in the immediate neighbourhood of the court . He thus became a diplomatic agent , and soon established a ...
... respecting the pro- ceedings of the Nabob ; and no person seemed so likely to furnish it as Hastings , who was a prisoner at large in the immediate neighbourhood of the court . He thus became a diplomatic agent , and soon established a ...
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... respecting the wealth of India . Palaces of porphyry , hung with the richest brocade , heaps of pearls and diamonds , vaults from which pagodas and gold mohurs were measured out by the bushel , filled the imagination even of men of ...
... respecting the wealth of India . Palaces of porphyry , hung with the richest brocade , heaps of pearls and diamonds , vaults from which pagodas and gold mohurs were measured out by the bushel , filled the imagination even of men of ...
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... respecting some parts of the Governor - General's conduct . It seemed to be high time to think of securing an honourable retreat . Under these circumstances , Macleane thought himself justified in producing the resignation with which he ...
... respecting some parts of the Governor - General's conduct . It seemed to be high time to think of securing an honourable retreat . Under these circumstances , Macleane thought himself justified in producing the resignation with which he ...
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... respecting the Mahratta empire would have been carried into complete effect . The authorities in England had wisely sent out to Bengal , as commander of the forces and member of the Council , one of the most distinguished soldiers of ...
... respecting the Mahratta empire would have been carried into complete effect . The authorities in England had wisely sent out to Bengal , as commander of the forces and member of the Council , one of the most distinguished soldiers of ...
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... respecting the last years of his life . In the discussions on the Commercial Treaty with the Court of Ver- sailles , on the Regency , on the French Revolution , he showed even more virulence than in conducting the impeachment . Indeed ...
... respecting the last years of his life . In the discussions on the Commercial Treaty with the Court of Ver- sailles , on the Regency , on the French Revolution , he showed even more virulence than in conducting the impeachment . Indeed ...
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