A view of the rise, progress, and present state of the english government in bengal: including a reply to the misrepresentations of Mr. bolts, and other writers

Published by Printed for J. Nourse et el., London, 1772

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[12], 148, [4], 253pp, [1]. Contemporary gilt-ruled marbled calf, later expertly recased preserving contemporary red morocco lettering-piece. A trifle rubbed. Very small work-track to foot of latter half of text-block, else internally clean and crisp. Presentation copy, inked inscription to head of title page: 'From the Author'. The sole edition of administrator in India Harry Verelst's (1734-1785) defence of the British leadership in Bengal. From 1766 onwards, Verelst became a loyal supporter of Robert Clive (1725-1744) and repeatedly acted as governor during Clive's absence or indisposition, finally succeeded to his position in 1767. William Bolts (1739-1808), a junior merchant and speculator who claimed to have been done great financial and commercial at the hands of Clive and Verelst, went to great lengths in publicly denouncing the supposed arbitrary power exercised by the authorities. In 1772, Verelst published the present work, vindicating Clive's and his own administrations, after a public attack was made on them by Bolts in his Considerations on India Affairs earlier that year. Bolts responded in a second volume of Considerations printed in 1775. This vigorous exchange of views developed into a bitter controversy and played an important part in fuelling the extensive public debate that was taking place on the subject of the East India Company's operations in India. ESTC T50786. Size: Quarto. …

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Title
A view of the rise, progress, and present state of the english government in bengal: including a reply to the misrepresentations of Mr. bolts, and other writers
Author
VERELST, Harry
Publisher
Printed for J. Nourse et el., London
Publication year
1772
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Binding
Hardcover
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First edition.

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Established 2007, Antiquates Ltd is an Antiquarian bookseller with a large, custom built shop in the heart of the Dorset countryside. We sell fine and rare books from our Wareham shop, in catalogues, and via our website (www.antiquates.co.uk). Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children, we nevertheless stock a wide range of works on paper from 1500-present - including modern first editions. Our bias is towards the unusual, the interesting and the important - and always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E. Lawrence and Thomas Hardy; we are just the place if you're looking for an extra-special gift for a wedding, birthday, anniversary or graduation. (Open Wednesday - Saturday, 10am-4pm)…

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Specialising in early printed books both English and Continental, fine English Literature, and books by, for, and about Women and Children. We always have a good stock of rare books by local authors such as T.E

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