A Letter To The Right Hon. Henry Dundas On The Statement Of The Affairs Of The East India Company (1792)

By George Tierney

Book Overview

""A Letter To The Right Hon. Henry Dundas On The Statement Of The Affairs Of The East India Company"" is a political and economic treatise written by George Tierney and first published in 1792. The book is a response to a statement made by Henry Dundas, a prominent British statesman and politician, regarding the financial affairs of the East India Company, which was the main vehicle for British trade and influence in India at the time.In the book, Tierney argues that Dundas's statement was inaccurate and misleading, and that the East India Company was in fact in a precarious financial position. He goes on to analyze the causes of the Company's financial troubles, including mismanagement, corruption, and excessive military spending.Tierney also suggests several measures that could be taken to improve the Company's financial situation, including reducing military expenses, improving management and accountability, and increasing revenue through trade and taxation.Overall, ""A Letter To The Right Hon. Henry Dundas On The Statement Of The Affairs Of The East India Company"" is a detailed and insightful analysis of the economic and political challenges facing the East India Company at a critical moment in British history.A Letter To The Right Hon. Henry Dundas, President Of The Board Of Control, On The Statement Of The Affairs Of The East India Company, Lately Published By George Anderson, Esq. Accountant To The Commissioners For The Affairs Of India.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164146912
• ISBN13: 9781164146919
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"