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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... eloquence , which sometimes rapidly forces up an impudent pretender , but you are sure to get early into respectable business at the bar , and you may count on becoming in due time a puisne judge . " Acting on this encouraging advice ...
... eloquence , and grace Proclaim him horn to sway The balance in the highest place , And hear the palm away ! ' * JE " The praise bestowed was just and wise ; He sprung impetuous forth , Secure of conquest , where the prize Attends ...
... joined the circuit at York , and , by his eloquence and knowledge , almost immediately leapt into reputation . In 1787 he obtained the silk gown of a K.C. , and in the same year made a start for the highest prize INTRODUCTION . 13.
... eloquence of the managers of the impeachment , Fox and Sheridan , Burke and Windham , and proved himself not unworthy of crossing swords with those notable adversaries . The following sketches of the lives of great lawyers all point the ...
... eloquence that Elizabeth , in order to secure the benefit of his advice , created for him the office of Counsel Extraor- dinary . But it was fame and social consideration , rather than any substantial position or solid advantage , 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 |