Life Of Warren Hastings: First Governor-General Of India

Life of Warren Hastings: First Governor-General of India by George Bruce Malleson is a comprehensive biography of one of the most influential figures in British colonial history. The book explores Hastings’ early life, rise within the East India Company, and his pivotal role in shaping British administration in India. Malleson presents Hastings as a visionary leader, detailing his reforms, challenges, and the controversial impeachment trial. The work highlights Hastings’ legacy as a founder of British governance in India and a complex, often misunderstood statesman.