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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... justice , " he said , " I am resolved that my decree shall come speedily upon the hearing . Fresh justice is the sweetest . Justice ought not to be delayed . There ought to he no labouring in causes but that of the counsel at the bar ...
... scarcely perceptible . The energy with which he did his judicial work , and the justice of his decisions , provoked general approval . The king smiled upon his distinguished subject , who was also FRANCIS BACON ( LORD VERULAM ) , 51.
... justice ; and the House of Commons , reflecting the temper of the people , resolved on the punishment of the principal offenders . The judge of the Prerogative Court was im- peached for venality , and the Bishop of Llandaff for being ...
... justice should be purged of all sus- picion and discredit . Soon after the meeting of parliament , Sir Edward Coke obtained a committee of the whole House to sit on Wednesdays , and hear complaints relative to the Courts of Justice . It ...
... justice , I may he allowed to except to the witnesses brought against me , and to move questions to your lordships for their cross - examination , and likewise to produce my own witnesses for discovery of the truth ; and , lastly , if ...
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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 |