The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12)

"The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 03 (of 12)" by Edmund Burke is a compilation of political discourses and thoughtful analyses from the latter part of the 1700s, focusing on critical issues within the British government, notably the activities of the British East India Company and their impact in India. The writings reveal Burke's strong disapproval of corruption, unethical behavior, and the moral duties of the British Parliament in overseeing colonial affairs; the famous speech about the Nabob of Arcot's debts, given in February 1785, kicks off the volume and vividly presents an examination of financial obligations stemming from dubious transactions between the Nabob and British lenders. Burke expresses great concern over the apparent partnership between the Nabob and specific British officers, arguing that the financial demands of these lenders were motivated by dishonesty and manipulation, which had dire effects populations affected by these debts, establishing the historical background and the legal complexities of the situation in India.