William Blackstone
Subtitle: law and letters in the eighteenth century
By: Wilfrid Prest.
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2008
Place of publication: Oxford
Language: eng
Number of pages: 355
ISBN-13: 9780199550296
Subjects: Blackstone, William, -- Sir, -- 1723-1780; Judges -- Great Britain -- Biography
Genres: Biography.
Description: Lawyer, politician, poet, teacher and architect, William Blackstone was a major figure in 18th century public life, and pivotal in the history of law. Despite the influence of his work, Blackstone the man remains little known. This book sheds light on the life, work and society of a neglected figure.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [317]-338) and index.