Trial of Warren Hastings: Classical Oratory and Reception in Eighteenth-Century England (Library of Classical Studies)

Print length: 224 pages
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date: 13 June 2019

Name: Trial of Warren Hastings: Classical Oratory and Reception in Eighteenth-Century England (Library of Classical Studies)
SKU: 9781784539221
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SKU: 9781784539221

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Explore the pivotal 1788-1795 impeachment trial of Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, and its profound impact on the British Empire. In “Trial of Warren Hastings: Classical Oratory and Reception in Eighteenth-Century England,” Chiara Rolli reveals how ancient rhetoric and classical studies shaped this landmark event. Discover how Edmund Burke and Richard Sheridan, inspired by Cicero and Quintilian, employed dramatic rhetorical strategies, drawing parallels between the trial and Roman impeachments. This book illuminates the era’s fascination with classical precedents, showcasing their influence on British imperial discourse, governance ideals, and cultural imagination. Using diverse contemporary sources, Rolli reconstructs the public’s understanding and offers new insights into early British views on empire and colonialism.

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