John Scott, Lord Eldon, 1751-1838 : the duty of loyalty / R.A. Melikan.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Melikan, R. A., author.

Series:

Cambridge studies in English legal history.

Cambridge studies in English legal history

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838.

Eldon, John Scott.

Great Britain. Lord Chancellor's Department--History.

Great Britain.

Judges--Great Britain--Biography.

Judges.

Law--Political aspects--History.

Law.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xvii, 370 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 1999.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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 a lawyer entering Parliament, he encountered both prejudices against 'learned gentlemen' and opportunities for advancement. Once in office he swiftly made his presence felt, drafting the Regency bill of 1788, and conducting the government's legal campaign against Republicanism. Retiring at last in 1827, Eldon spent his final years opposing political reform. Labelled by many as a relic of 'Old Toryism', Eldon's views of government, politics, and the constitution represent an important strand in Georgian political thinking, and his career illuminates the work of the major legal offices of British government.

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.

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references (p. 357-365) and index.

ISBN:

1-107-11509-4

1-280-15345-8

0-511-11694-2

0-511-15068-7

0-511-30309-2

0-511-49593-5

0-511-05072-0

OCLC:

437072986