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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... counsel was then understood in a moment ; the application of every authority was understood at a glance ; the counsel saw when he might sit down , his case being safe , and when he might sit down , all chance of success for his client ...
... Counsel . In due time he became Solicitor - General , Attorney- General , and finally Lord Chancellor , holding the last dis- tinguished position for a quarter of a century . When a person thought to compliment the great Chancellor ...
... Counsel Extraor- dinary . But it was fame and social consideration , rather than any substantial position or solid advantage , the brilliant lawyer had as yet acquired . Sir Robert Cecil's powerful influence worked against him ; and he ...
... counsel learned in the law . What he valued more , perhaps , was her generous gift of a rever- sion of the lease of Twickenham Park , a beautiful sylvan solitude to which he was exceedingly partial . Thither he retired to enjoy " the ...
... counsel of the time past than of the time to come ; but it is yet early to ground any settled opinion . " Cecil and Bacon were now allies if not friends , and at the instigation of the former , Bacon received , as we have already stated ...
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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 |