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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... influence worked against him ; and he was represented as no real lawyer , but as a speculative and painful theorist , who indulged himself in philosophical reveries , and was far more likely to perplex than pro- mote public business ...
... - 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.
... influence of his young and powerful patron . Early in 1594 , Egerton , the attorney - general , was made master of the rolls . To the vacant attorneyship Essex endeavoured to secure the promotion of Bacon , and it is recorded that on ...
... influence which Bacon now enjoyed with the queen that Essex was forgiven for his strange and wayward conduct in Ireland ; but no sooner did he feel himself personally safe than he renewed his desperate intrigues . Abaudoned by his old ...
... influence rapidly increased . was the most powerful debater within its walls ; while the largeness of his views gave a peculiar dignity and value to his eloquent speeches . He lent a hearty support to the king's favourite project of 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 |