John Scott, Lord Eldon, 1751-1838 : the duty of loyalty /

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...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Melikan, R. A.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 1999.
Series:Cambridge studies in English legal history.
Subjects:
Eldon, John Scott, > Earl of, > 1751-1838.
Eldon, John Scott, > Earl of, > 1751-1838
Eldon, John Scott.
Great Britain. > Lord Chancellor's Department > History.
Great Britain. > Lord Chancellor's Department.
Judges > Great Britain > Biography.
Law > Political aspects > History.
Droit > Aspect politique > Histoire.
POLITICAL SCIENCE > Government > Judicial Branch.
LAW > Legal Services.
LAW > Civil Procedure.
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY > Lawyers & Judges.
Judges.
Law > Political aspects.
Verfassungsrecht
Geschichte 1780-1838.
Great Britain.
Großbritannien
Verenigd Koninkrijk van Groot-Brittannië en Noord-Ierland.
Electronic books.
collective biographies.
Biographies.
History.
Biografieën (vorm)
Online Access:Texto completo
Table of 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.

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