Author: Ram Chandra Palit [ed.]; Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice
Title: The Great Contempt Case and Speeches by the Marquis of Lansdowne
Description: Calcutta, The Barat Press; The Standard Press, 1883-1895. Leather. Two very scarce works concerned with the politics and legal realities of India during British rule. Two very scarce work bound together in half calf.The first work present, bound without title page is 'The Great Contempt Case', published in 1883, detailing the conflict between the British Justice Norris and native Bengalee population over what constitutes 'contempt of court', proving an interesting study on the tension between cultures during the rule of the British Empire. Containing extracts from newspaper articles and legal documents, compiled by Ram Chandra Palit.The second work, bound with original title page, are the speeches of Henry Petty-Fitzmaurice, 5th Marquess of Lansdowne from 1888-1894, dating from his tenure as Viceroy of India, and published the following year. His policies are now seen to have exacerbated tensions between Hindu and Muslims. Rebound in half morocco with cloth covered boards. Rubbing, with minor worming to boards, and more significant worming to front joint. Internally, a little tightly bound. Pages age toned. Significant worming throughout, occasionally affecting text. Good . Ill.: None. Good .

Keywords: Viceroy of India Oration Law India Oration None


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