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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... political ideas— “ the reform and codifica- tion of the law , the civilisation of Ireland , the purification of the Church , " the diffusion of knowledge , the improve- ment of the social condition of the people ; and these , in the ...
... . His execution was a political necessity ; his crime was a crime which Elizabeth could not have pardoned if she would ; and Bacon , as a lawyer and a " " faithful subject , was bound to declare his 36 FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) .
... political life ; and his fine being remitted , and a pension of £ 1200 a - year granted to him , he was not without some hope of being eventually reinstated in office . In this he was disappointed . In 1624 , he received a full pardon ...
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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 |