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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... Ben Jonson bears the fullest testimony to his exalted oratorical powers . " There happened in my time , " he says , " one noble speaker who was full of gravity in his speaking . His language , when he could spare or pass hy a jest , was ...
... Ben Jonson , Aubrey , and the philosopher Hobbes , FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) . 35.
... Ben Jonson , " one of the greatest men and most worthy of admiration that had been in many ages . ' 29 . Respecting no part of Bacon's career have his assail- ants and defenders more hotly contested than that which involves his intimate ...
... Ben Jonson has commemorated : — 66 ' Hail , happy Genius of this ancient pile ! How comes it all things so about thee smile ? The fire , the wine , the men ! And in the midst Thou stand'st , as if some mystery thou didst ! Pardon , I ...
... Ben Jonson , and Browne , the poet of " Britannia's Pastorals , " and Michael Drayton , to the first eighteen songs of whose Poly - Olbion " he furnished historical and topographical notes . So far , however , he had not done justice to ...
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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 |