The Judges Of England

Edward Foss's magisterial work on the judges of England is an essential reference for anyone interested in the legal history of the British Isles. The eight-volume set, of which volumes 8 and 9 are represented here, provides detailed biographical sketches of hundreds of judges from the Norman Conquest to the mid-19th century. Foss's rigorous scholarship and engaging prose make The Judges of England a landmark of legal history and a vital resource for scholars, students, and general readers alike.
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