Warren HastingsCambridge University Press, 1896 - 179 pages |
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Page 28
... move the children of sterner climates to admiration not unmingled with contempt . All those arts which are the natural defence of the weak are 1 more familiar to this subtle race than to the Ionian 28 WARREN HASTINGS .
... move the children of sterner climates to admiration not unmingled with contempt . All those arts which are the natural defence of the weak are 1 more familiar to this subtle race than to the Ionian 28 WARREN HASTINGS .
Page 45
... defence was wanting to make the infamy of the transaction complete . The atrocity of the crime , and the hypocrisy of the apology , are worthy of each other . 66 One of the three brigades of which the Bengal army consisted , was sent ...
... defence was wanting to make the infamy of the transaction complete . The atrocity of the crime , and the hypocrisy of the apology , are worthy of each other . 66 One of the three brigades of which the Bengal army consisted , was sent ...
Page 68
... the judge for decision , would materially overstep the limits of a just self - defence . While , therefore , we have not the least doubt that this memorable execution is to be attributed to Hast- ings 68 WARREN HASTINGS .
... the judge for decision , would materially overstep the limits of a just self - defence . While , therefore , we have not the least doubt that this memorable execution is to be attributed to Hast- ings 68 WARREN HASTINGS .
Page 75
... defence of what the judges should pronounce to be usurpation . Clavering and Francis , after some delay , unwillingly consented to abide by the award of the court . The court pronounced that the resignation was invalid , and that ...
... defence of what the judges should pronounce to be usurpation . Clavering and Francis , after some delay , unwillingly consented to abide by the award of the court . The court pronounced that the resignation was invalid , and that ...
Page 81
... defence of the river . Nine new battalions ' of sepoys were raised , and a corps of native artillery was formed out of the hardy Lascars of the Bay of Bengal Having made these arrangements , the Governor . General , with calm confidence ...
... defence of the river . Nine new battalions ' of sepoys were raised , and a corps of native artillery was formed out of the hardy Lascars of the Bay of Bengal Having made these arrangements , the Governor . General , with calm confidence ...
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