Memoirs of the Life of Sir Samuel Romilly 3 Volume Set Written by Himself: with a Selection from His Correspondence |
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| Author:
| Romilly, Samuel |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 17th and 18th Centuries Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06460-6 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Multiple-item retail product |
| List Price: | USD $153.00 |
Book Description:
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The lawyer and politician Sir Samuel Romilly (1757-1818) sought to lessen the archaic severity of English criminal law. Published in 1840, this three-volume collection of his autobiographical writings and varied correspondence with continental allies and fellow reformers illuminates the development of his outlook and the principles which guided him.
The lawyer and politician Sir Samuel Romilly (1757-1818) sought to lessen the archaic severity of English criminal law. Published in 1840, this three-volume collection of his autobiographical writings and varied correspondence with continental allies and fellow reformers illuminates the development of his outlook and the principles which guided him.