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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... 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 superior worth . " So ...
... grace were fully expired , refused to come . Bacon appealed to the Lord Keeper and to the Secretary of State against this illegal arrest . The bond was dis- charged before it was due , and Bacon returned to his lodgings in Coney Court ...
... grace , nor any other assurance but your word ; whereof I had good experience when I came to the solicitor's place , that it was like the two great lights which , in their motions , are never retrograde . So , with my best prayers for ...
... grace of God , as far as God will give me strength , add the afternoon to the fore- noon , and some fortnight of the vacation to the terms , for clear- ing the causes of the Court . Only , the depth of the three long vacations I would ...
... grace of God , trick up innocency with cavillations , hut plainly and in- genuously ( as your lordships know my manner is ) declare what I know and remember ; thirdly , that , according to the course of justice , I may he allowed to ...
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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 |