The Speech Of Sir Elijah Impey (1788) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781120929952)

The Speech of Sir Elijah Impey is a historical document written by Elijah Impey in 1788. Impey was a British judge who served in India during the late 18th century. The book is a transcript of a speech that Impey gave in defense of his actions during the trial of Maharaja Nandakumar, a prominent figure in Bengal at the time. In the speech, Impey argues that he acted in accordance with the law and that Nandakumar was guilty of the crimes he was accused of. He also defends his decision to use Indian witnesses in the trial, which was controversial at the time. The Speech of Sir Elijah Impey provides insight into the legal system in India during the British colonial period and the tensions that existed between British and Indian legal traditions. It is also a valuable resource for those interested in the history of British imperialism and its impact on India.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.

Author: Elijah Impey
ISBN-10: 1120929954
ISBN-13: 9781120929952
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/29/2010
Pages: 436
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.28lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.89d