The life and death of Sir Matthew Hale, Kt. : sometime Lord Chief Justice of His Majesties Court of Kings Bench

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1682 LAW 1ed Life of Matthew Hale England English Civil War Dissenters Burnett Matthew Hale was a 17th-century English judge who was an influential figure in the legal proceedings against offenses to the royal crown in England. Author Gilbert Burnett published the best account of life of Hale a biography which covers the entirety of Hale s young life through his judicial career and eventual death. Curiously, Burnet gives special attention to Hale s sympathy toward dissenters, which was particularly interesting considering the climate at the height of the English Civil War. Item number: #19434 Price: $599 BURNET, Gilbert The life and death of Sir Matthew Hale, Kt. : sometime Lord Chief Justice of His Majesties Court of Kings Bench London : Printed for William Shrowsbery ., 1682. First edition. Details: Collation: Complete with all pages o [14], 128 References: Wing B 5828 Provenance: Armorial bookplate Lord Ashburton o John Dunning, 1st Baron Ashburton (1731 1783) was an English lawyer and politician, who served as Solicitor-General from 1768. He was first noticed in English politics when he wrote a notice in 1762 defending the British East India Company merchants against their Dutch rivals. He was a member of parliament from 1768 onward. His career in the House of Commons is best known for his motion in 1780 that "the influence of the crown has increased, is increasing, and ought to be diminished". Motto: STUDIIS ET REBUS HONESTIS Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~7.25in X 4.5in (18.5cm x 11.5cm) Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 19434 Photos available upon request. N° de ref. del artículo 19434

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