Speech on the East India Bill

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Essay | Edmund Burke

It is Impossible to Love and be Wise

“It is impossible to love and be wise,” explain this.  In his essay "Of Love," Francis Bacon (1561-1626) says, "It is impossible to love and be wise." This means that when people a...
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The East India Company Revenue Collection Policy

What was the East India Company’s policy regarding revenue collection? Edmund Burke (1729-1797) was an Irish statesman and philosopher. He is best known for his eloquence and stron...
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What was the nature of English rule in India?

What was the nature of English rule in India? Edmund Burke (1729-1797) is an Irish statesman and philosopher. He is well-known for his profound thoughts on politics, society, and g...
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Write a note on Fox’s India Bill.

Provide a brief analysis of the objectives behind the “East India Bill.” Or, Write a note on “Fox's India Bill.” Or, What was the aim/intention of the “East India Bill?”  The Eas...
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How is the East India Company charter different from other charters?

How is the East India Company charter different from other charters? The East India Company got its charter from Queen Elizabeth I in 1600. It was made to trade with Asia and stop...
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Write in brief the nature of the English rule in India. 

Write in brief, the nature of the English rule in India.  Edmund Burke’s (1729-1797) “Speech on the East India Bill” (1783) gives a clear and sad picture of the English rule in Ind...
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Describe Burke's Critique of Hastings in his “Speech on the East India Bill.”

How does Burke criticize Hastings and his Lieutenants in his “Speech on the East India Bill?” Or, How does Burke criticise Warren Hastings and his associates in his “Speech on the...
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