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07 - Warren Hastings by Thomas Babington Macaulay

07 - Warren Hastings by Thomas Babington Macaulay

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 Immerse yourself in Warren Hastings, a captivating chapter from Thomas Macaulays Critical and Historical Essays, vol. III. Originally published in the Edinburgh Review in October 1841, this essay serves as a thoughtful critique of Memoirs of the Life of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of Bengal, penned by Rev. G. R. Gleig. Macaulay, a distinguished historian and literary stylist, draws from his own experiences in India (1834-1838) to explore Hastings’s complex legacy. While acknowledging Hastingss shortcomings, Macaulay admires him as a pivotal figure in the establishment of Britains Asian empire. In todays context, both Macaulay and Hastings are often labeled as Orientalists, a term popularized by Edward Said, yet their contributions remain vital to understanding the intricacies of nineteenth-century British history and culture.
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