yr13_ia_2007_howard_a

=Plan of the Investigation (100-150 Words)=

In this assessment, I will analyse the importance of the career of Edward Law, Earl of Ellenborough and Governor-General of India, to the historian studying British policy in India in the early Nineteenth Century. To do this, I will be using a variety of sources, ranging from biographical works to personal diaries, in order to assess the relevance of his career from different points of view. In the analytical essay section of my assessment I will break down Law’s career into the following areas: economics, administration and social justice.

I chose this topic for my assessment initially because I am a relative of Edward Law. I knew I wanted to do my study on a family member and after some research into my family tree, it was clear that Edward Law was perhaps the most illustrious member from the 1800’s. His career was truly inspiring, having a remarkable impact on Nineteenth Century British society.

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