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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... acquiring that strong Cumbrian pronunciation and accent which marked his speech down to the day of his death . After spending a few months in a school at Bury St. Edmunds , he was admitted a scholar of INTRODUCTION . 11.
... speeches , and to foreign nations , and to the next age . " — From Lord Bacon's Will . Afar , upon a sea all unexplored , A gallant vessel rides with venturous prow ; And soon , with precious spoils of Ophir stored , Returns to port ...
... speeches , must be convinced that these were not the mere result of laboriously getting up a title of law pro re natd , but that his mind was thoroughly familiar with the principles of jurisprudence , and that he had made himself com ...
... speech but consisted of his own graces . His hearers could not cough or look aside from him without loss . He commanded where he spoke , and had his judges angry and pleased at his devotion ( that is , at his will ) . No man had their ...
... 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- ceive I do it but to make my profit of it . But ...
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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 |