The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12)

"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 09 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a compilation of political arguments and speeches from the late 1700s concentrated on the impeachment of Warren Hastings, who once ruled Bengal, scrutinizing his leadership, dishonesty, and misbehavior while in charge. The text details specific accusations against Hastings, claiming significant offenses like unfair contract extensions, bribery, and disregard for the East India Company's rules, with Burke emphasizing how Hastings supposedly valued personal relationships along with money over his commitments to the Company and the British government. The volume gives a close look into colonial administration and the penalties faced by leaders at the time, setting the scene for political debate.