The Speech Of Sir Elijah Impey (1788)

By Elijah Impey

Book Overview

The Speech of Sir Elijah Impey (1788) is a historical document written by Elijah Impey, a British judge and administrator in India during the late 18th century. The book consists of a speech given by Impey in defense of his actions during the trial of Maharaja Nandakumar, a prominent Bengali nobleman who was convicted and executed for forgery in 1775.Impey's speech provides a detailed account of the trial and the events leading up to it, as well as his own role in the proceedings. He argues that he acted fairly and impartially throughout the trial, despite accusations of bias and corruption from Nandakumar's supporters.The book also includes a preface by Impey, in which he defends his reputation and character against further attacks by his critics. He describes the challenges he faced as a British official in India, including cultural differences and political tensions, and argues that his actions were motivated by a desire to uphold the rule of law and protect the interests of the British East India Company.Overall, The Speech of Sir Elijah Impey provides a fascinating glimpse into the complex political and legal landscape of colonial India, as well as the personal struggles and motivations of one of its most controversial figures.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: 1167234588
• ISBN13: 9781167234583
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 436 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"