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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... person thought to compliment the great Chancellor Thurlow by asking him whether he was not sprung from the family of Thurlow , the secretary of , Cromwell , the " law - lion " replied : " There were two Thurlows in my country . Thurlow ...
... person , I did ever , encouraged by your own speeches , seek and desire , and I would be very glad to be rein- tegrate in that . But I will not wrong mine own good mind so much as to stand upon that now , when your Majesty may con ...
... person was to be seized , and her deposition effected ; Raleigh , Cobham , and Cecil , her chief advisers , were to be slain ; and then Essex might play at dictator , or call in James of Scotland , if he were not previously overthrown ...
... person as well as the graces of an accom- plished mind . For , as he himself says , with his usual rhythm of language : " Beauty is as summer fruits , which are easy to corrupt , and cannot last ; and , for the most part , it makes a ...
... person is not enclosed for a few , nor appropriated to the great . And , therefore , most high and mighty king , my most dear and dread sovereign lord , I think there is no subject of your Majesty's which loveth this island , and is not ...
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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 |