A Report Of The Celebrated Speech Delivered By Richard Brinsley Sheridan, On The Third Charge On The Trial Against Warren Hastings (1816)

""A Report of the Celebrated Speech Delivered by Richard Brinsley Sheridan on the Third Charge on the Trial Against Warren Hastings"" is a historical document that chronicles one of the most famous speeches in British parliamentary history. The book is written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan, a renowned orator and playwright who delivered the speech in 1788 during the impeachment trial of Warren Hastings, the former Governor-General of India.The book provides a detailed account of Sheridan's speech, which focused on Hastings' alleged mismanagement and corruption in India. Sheridan's speech was a masterful display of rhetoric and persuasion, and it played a significant role in swaying public opinion against Hastings and ultimately leading to his impeachment.The book also includes commentary and analysis of Sheridan's speech, as well as historical context and background information on the trial and the political climate of the time. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in British parliamentary history, the art of oratory, and the political and social issues of the late 18th century.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.