Publisher's Synopsis
""Speeches of Lord Erskine While at the Bar V1"" is a book that compiles the speeches of Lord Erskine, a prominent British lawyer and politician, during his time as a barrister. The book is edited by James L. High and contains a collection of Erskine's most notable speeches, including his defense of Thomas Paine in the famous ""Rights of Man"" trial and his defense of John Horne Tooke in the ""Treason Trials"" of 1794. The speeches offer a fascinating insight into the legal and political landscape of late 18th century Britain and showcase Erskine's skill as an orator and advocate. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in legal history or the life and career of Lord Erskine.1876. From the Preface: The present is the most complete collection of Lord Erskine�������s speeches that has ever appeared, since it contains many which have never before been published collectively, and, it is believed, all of his legal arguments of every nature which were ever reported. Each speech is prefaced with a concise statement of the facts in the case, to enable the reader to better understand the argument which follows. In some instances extracts from the pleadings or testimony have been given where this course seemed preferable, but in all cases brevity and conciseness have been kept constantly in view...The extent and variety of the topics covered by these speeches, the vast research and fertility of genius which they display, not less than their lofty eloquence and an ardent love of liberty manifest throughout them all, fix their place as legal classics, to which the lawyer will forever turn with increasing delight.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.
