William Blackstone: Law and Letters in the Eighteenth Century

by Wilfrid Prest

Book Overview

Lawyer, judge, politician, poet, teacher, and architect, William Blackstone was a major figure in eighteenth century public life. Over his varied and brilliant career he made profound contributions to English politics, law, education, and culture through involvements in legal practice, Parliament, and the University of Oxford. Throughout he also remained engaged in his society's literary and spiritual life. Despite the breadth and influence of his...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0199652015
• ISBN13: 9780199652013
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 2.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"