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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... lawyers agree that his administration of the business of his court was beyond praise . His tenure of office was ... lawyer , and a judge . When Wilberforce asked Lord Eldon how two young friends of his could best make their way at ...
... lawyers have been remarkable for their studious youth ; and , indeed , it would seem that in no profession is early applica- tion more indispensable than in that of the law . But Thurlow was an exception . He devoted much of his time to ...
Or Examples and Encouragements from the Lives of Eminent Lawyers William Henry Davenport Adams. ledge of the classics ; a ... lawyer's ambition by being promoted to the woolsack . He was imme- diately raised to the peerage by the title of ...
Or Examples and Encouragements from the Lives of Eminent Lawyers William Henry Davenport Adams. " Round Thurlow's head ... lawyer , John Dunning ( born at Ashburton , 10th October , 1730 ) , few reminiscences have been preserved . He came ...
... lawyers . He did not come of low birth , nor in his early career was he impeded by the restraints of circumstance . His ancestors had long been " statesmen in Westmore- land , that is , substantial farmers cultivating their own property ...
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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 |