[EAST-INDIA COMPANY].

Popular Topics; or the Grand Question Discussed:

Name: Popular Topics; or the Grand Question Discussed:
Brand: [EAST-INDIA COMPANY].
SKU: 123247
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in which the following subjects are considered; viz. the King's prerogative, the privileges of parliament, secret influence, and a system of reform for the East-India Company.

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London, J. Debrett, 1784.

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Criticism of the lack of reform of the East-India Company following the failure of the Fox-North Bill and subsequent collapse of the government. Pitt's government, and India Bill, would answer many of the criticisms but not the most fundamental: it cries 'Is there then to be a Charter of Government given to any man, or set of men, to rob and murder millions at their pleasure? Or, is a monopoly to be given to any Company, in the trade of which the nation is deeply concerned, without guarding the public against the effects of its bankruptcy.'

Second edition, corrected; 8vo (21 x 13.5 cm); modern quarter red morocco, gilt rolled red cloth boards, spine lettered in gilt, all edges speckled red, title a little spotted, a fine copy; [ii], 34 pp.

Pickett 1464.

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