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Lord Clive's Speech in the House of Commons: On the Motion Made for an Inquiry Into the Nature, State, and Condition of the East India Company (1772)

Lord Clive's Speech in the House of Commons: On the Motion Made for an Inquiry Into the Nature, State, and Condition of the East India Company (1772)

Clive, Robert

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1161745629
ISBN13: 9781161745627
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 22 2010
Pages: 64
Weight: 0.59
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Lord Clive's Speech in the House of Commons: On the Motion Made for an Inquiry into the Nature, State, and Condition of the East India Company (1772) is a historical text written by Robert Clive. The book is a transcription of a speech given by Clive in the House of Commons in 1772 during a debate about the East India Company. The East India Company was a British trading company that had established a monopoly on trade with India and other parts of Asia. The company had become increasingly powerful and influential, but there were concerns about its practices and the impact it was having on the people and cultures of the regions where it operated. In his speech, Lord Clive defended the East India Company and argued against the motion for an inquiry. He claimed that the company was essential to Britain's economic success and that any investigation would be harmful to its interests. He also addressed specific allegations of corruption and abuse of power within the company, denying their validity and arguing that they were exaggerated or unfounded. Lord Clive's Speech in the House of Commons provides a fascinating insight into the politics and economics of 18th century Britain and the role of the East India Company in shaping them. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the attitudes and beliefs of the time, as well as the controversies and conflicts that surrounded the company.And Of The British Affairs In The East Indies, In The Fifth Session Of The Present Parliament.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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