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About The Book: 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. About The Author: Colonel George Bruce Malleson (1825–1898) was a British officer and prolific historian of British India. Educated at Winchester, he joined the Bengal Native Infantry in 1842 and served in the Second Burmese War. Later appointed guardian to the Maharaja of Mysore, he retired as a colonel in 1877. Malleson is renowned for his detailed historical works, including History of the Indian Mutiny, The Decisive Battles of India, and biographies in the Rulers of India series. His writings remain significant sources on colonial and military history. The Title 'Life Of Warren Hastings: First Governor-General Of India written/authored/edited by George Bruce Malleson', published in the year 1894. The ISBN 9789371335812 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title. This book has total of pp. 590 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 13.34 x 21.59 cms.