The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 08 (of 12)

The Works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke, Vol. 08, published in the late 18th century, is a collection of political writings that critically examine British governance in India. This volume includes the Ninth Report of the Select Committee of the House of Commons, which addresses the administration of justice in Bengal, Bihar, and Orissa, and critiques the mismanagement of the East India Company. Burke highlights the economic exploitation and sociopolitical impacts of British policies on Indian territories, providing a foundational analysis of colonial governance and its consequences for both British authorities and the native populations.