Learned in the Law (1882): Or Examples and Encouragements from the Lives of Eminent LawyersThe Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., 2002 - 404 páginas A set of biographical sketches of eminent jurists from the 17th through 19th centuries, including Lord Bacon, John Selden, the Earl of Mansfield, Sir William Jones, and Lord Brougham. Intended to encourage emulation, Adams offers a series of "Great Man" portraits in the manner of Carlyle that emphasizes the outstanding moral character, determination, and diligence of his subjects and their crucial contributions to Britain. Like many Victorians, Adams feared that the professional specialization created by the growth of science and industry would eliminate the type of well-rounded personality dear to the English. This concern is evident in his choice of representative figures. He demonstrates in each case that these were men of parts with a breadth of interests that contributed to their greatness as jurists. |
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... Government — then , as now , a burden bringing with it more pain than honour . " For , " says Bacon , " I did as plainly see his overthrow , chained as it were by destiny to that journey , as it is possible for a man to ground a ...
... government . With drawn sword Essex advanced at their head , shouting , " For the Queen ! for the Queen ! a plot is laid for my life ! " But there was no response . No citizen joined the ranks of that despairing company . Sorely ...
... government . He considers his subject under eight heads :—( 1 ) Religion and the Church ; ( 2 ) Justice and the Laws ; ( 3 ) The Council and the Great Officers of the Kingdom ; ( 4 ) Foreign Negotiations and embassies ; ( 5 ) War , the ...
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EARL SOMERS 16501716 | 104 |
EARL OF MANSFIELD 17041793 | 139 |
EDMUND BURKE 17271797 | 216 |
SIR WILLIAM JONES 17461794 | 291 |
SIR SAMUEL ROMILLY 17571818 | 311 |
LORD BROUGHAM 17791868 | 339 |