A Biographical Dictionary Of The Judges Of England From The Conquest To The Present Time 1066-1870

A Biographical Dictionary of the Judges of England: From the Conquest to the Present Time 1066-1870 is a comprehensive reference book written by Edward Foss. The book provides a detailed account of the biographies of all the judges who have served in the English legal system from the Norman Conquest in 1066 to the year 1870. The book is divided into two volumes, with each volume containing information on judges who served during a particular period. The first volume covers the period from the Norman Conquest to the Restoration of the monarchy in 1660, while the second volume covers the period from 1660 to 1870. The biographical entries in the book provide information on the judges' family background, education, legal career, and notable cases they presided over. The book also includes details on the judges' personal lives, such as their marriages and children, as well as their political affiliations and religious beliefs. The book is an invaluable resource for legal scholars, historians, and anyone interested in the history of the English legal system. It provides a comprehensive and detailed account of the judges who have played a significant role in shaping the English legal system over the centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.