Wars contrary to policy and contrary to public faith were carrying on in various parts of India.
Edmund Burke: “Wars contrary to policy and contrary to public faith were carrying on in various parts of India.”
Editor's note · Context
Burke highlights the ongoing wars in India that contradict both policy and public faith, raising concerns about British actions.
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