The Letters Of Warren Hastings To His Wife

By Anna Maria Apollonia Chapu Von Hastings and Sydney C. Grier

Book Overview

The Letters of Warren Hastings to His Wife is a collection of personal correspondence written by Warren Hastings, an important figure in British colonial history, to his wife, Marian. The letters span a period of over thirty years, from 1754 to 1784, and provide a unique insight into the life and thoughts of an influential colonial administrator during a critical period in the history of British India.Hastings' letters cover a wide range of topics, including his experiences as a young man in India, his rise to power as Governor-General of Bengal, his struggles with the East India Company and other colonial officials, and his personal life, including his relationship with his wife and family. The letters reveal Hastings' deep affection for his wife and his devotion to duty, as well as his keen intelligence and political acumen.The book is edited and annotated by G.W. Forrest, a prominent historian of British India, who provides valuable context and commentary on the letters. The volume also includes a detailed introduction that sets the letters in their historical and biographical context, as well as a comprehensive index and bibliography.Overall, The Letters of Warren Hastings to His Wife is a fascinating and informative glimpse into the personal and political life of one of the most important figures in the history of British colonialism. It will be of interest to scholars of colonial history, as well as to general readers interested in the history of India and the British Empire.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: 1430451076
• ISBN13: 9781430451075
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 500 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"