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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... judgment was approved of by all who heard it pronounced , including the vanquished . party . Before such a tribunal the advocate becomes dearer to himself by preserving his own esteem . I do not believe that so much important business ...
... 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 looks . " Some happy sayings of his ...
... The kindlier and more generous judgment , originally put forward by * Bacon's " Apology , " in his Works ( Basil Montagu's edit . ) , vi . 220-222 . Ben Jonson , Aubrey , and the philosopher Hobbes , FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) . 35.
... judgment upon future contingents . " His foresight was vindicated ; Essex returned in disgrace . Bacon then attempted to mediate between his friend and the queen , and , we believe , honestly employed all his address for that purpose ...
... judgment till the argument was forgotten ; not seeking to allay the discontent of the bar by " nods , becks , and wreathed smiles ! " On the 4th of January , 1618 , he had the higher dis- tinction of Lord Chancellor bestowed upon him ...
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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 |