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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... parliament that assembled on the 19th of February , 1593 , Bacon took his seat as knight of the shire for Middlesex . He at once plunged into the debates in his capacity of reformer , attacking the excessive FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) ...
... parliament , which had been summoned by Lord Bacon's advice , assembled at Westminster . Both at home and abroad the aspect of affairs was so lowering , that the king found it absolutely necessary to seek the support of his " faithful ...
... parliament , Sir Edward Coke obtained a committee of the whole House to sit on Wednesdays , and hear complaints relative to the Courts of Justice . It soon became known that its object was to obtain evidence in support of a charge of ...
... Parliament that was there these two hundred years . " " " The sentence passed upon the ex - chancellor ( 3rd May ) was to the following effect : - " That the Lord Viscount St. Albans shall undergo fine FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) . 57.
... Parliament , nor come within the verge of the Court . " Thus was compassed the ruin and disgrace of the greatest ... parliamentary con- tention . Meanwhile he had renewed the studies and learned pursuits in which he had always delighted ...
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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 |