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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... Genius shed his rays . " And it must be owned that his career failed to justify so strong a panegyric as the following : — " See ! ' with united wonder cried Th ' experienced and the sage , ' Ambition in a hoy supplied With all the ...
... genius , was a man of sound clear judgment , excellent discretion , and lively humour . It was said of this urbane and portly " courtier of the queen's , " that " some men look wiser than they are ; the lord - keeper is wiser than he ...
... genius of Francis Bacon , was unquestionably capable of pronouncing a fair estimate of his legal acquirements . " There can be no doubt , " says Lord Campbell , * " that he now diligently and doggedly sat down to the study of his pro ...
... genius — that self - knowledge and self - reliance which breathe in Horace's " Exegi opus perennius , " and Milton's " Which the world will not willingly let die " —he felt that high achievements were within his reach , and that from ...
... genius , learn- ing , and acquirements ; Bacon towards him by his splendour and refinement , and , probably , by a secret hope The young of rising through the influence of his young and powerful FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) . 27.
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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 |