| Description |
1 online resource (xvii, 370 pages) : illustrations |
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Cambridge studies in English legal history |
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Cambridge studies in English legal history.
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| Contents |
1. A man of laws -- 2. An independent learned gentleman -- 3. A government retainer -- 4. Formal politics -- 5. Engagement -- 6. Setbacks -- 7. Resolution -- 8. Pater familias -- 9. Upright intentions -- 10. The King's man -- 11. The practice of patronage -- 12. Cut and thrust -- 13. A servant may serve two masters -- 14. Reform and revolution -- 15. The Speaker speaks -- 16. Lord Endless -- 17. Faithful defender -- 18. Twilight of the State |
| Summary |
John Scott, Lord Eldon (1751-1838) was a dominant figure in Georgian public life, and ranks among the most important Lord Chancellors in the long history of that office. This biography - the first for one hundred and fifty years - also surveys Eldon's earlier career as an MP and Law Officer. As a lawyer entering Parliament, he encountered both prejudices against 'learned gentlemen' and opportunities for advancement. Once in office he swiftly made his presence felt, drafting the Regency bill of 1788, and conducting the government's legal campaign against Republicanism. Retiring at last in 1827, Eldon spent his final years opposing political reform. Labelled by many as a relic of 'Old Toryism', Eldon's views of government, politics, and the constitution represent an important strand in Georgian political thinking, and his career illuminates the work of the major legal offices of British government |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 357-365) and index |
| Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
| Subject |
Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838.
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| SUBJECT |
Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838 fast |
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Eldon, John Scott. swd |
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Great Britain. Lord Chancellor's Department -- History
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| SUBJECT |
Great Britain. Lord Chancellor's Department fast |
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Judges -- Great Britain -- Biography
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Law -- Political aspects -- History
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Government -- Judicial Branch.
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LAW -- Legal Services.
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LAW -- Civil Procedure.
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BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY -- Lawyers & Judges.
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Judges
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Law -- Political aspects
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Verfassungsrecht
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Geschichte 1780-1838.
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Great Britain
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Großbritannien
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Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland.
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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collective biographies.
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Biographies
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History
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Biografieën (vorm)
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Biographies.
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Biographies.
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Electronic book
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| ISBN |
0511008813 |
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9780511008818 |
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0521623952 |
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9780521623957 |
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0511035489 |
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9780511035487 |
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