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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... queen's ministers . He asked , in reference to it , that three questions might be answered : — " The first , impossibility or difficulty ; the second , danger and discontentment ; and thirdly , a better manner of supply . For ...
... Queen . It was about this time that the restless jealousy of the Cecils brought Bacon into a close connection with their brilliant opponent , the Earl of Essex , then rising like a star of the first magnitude on the political horizon ...
... queen has determined to appoint an attorney - general without more delay . I pray , my lord , let me know whom you will favour . ' " Essex . ' I wonder at your question . You cannot but know that resolutely against all the world I stand ...
... I pray show your brother this letter , but to no creature else . Remember me and yourself . — Your mother , " ANNE BACON . " To soften Bacon's disappointment , the queen bestowed upon him 30 FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) .
... queen bestowed upon him the estate of Zelwood in Somersetshire , and appointed him her counsel learned in the law . What he valued more , perhaps , was her generous gift of a rever- sion of the lease of Twickenham Park , a beautiful ...
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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 |