Memoirs of the Life of Sir Samuel Romilly: Volume 3: Written by Himself; with a

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The lawyer and politician Sir Samuel Romilly (1757–1818) sought to lessen the archaic severity of English criminal law. Published in 1840, this three-volume collection of his autobiographical writings and varied correspondence with continental allies and fellow reformers illuminates the development of his outlook and the principles which guided him.

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A friend of Wilberforce and Bentham, Sir Samuel Romilly (1757–1818) combined considerable legal expertise with commitment to progressive political causes such as the abolition of the slave trade. During his time in Parliament - he was Solicitor General in Lord Grenville's 'Ministry of All the Talents' - he sought to lessen the archaic severity of English criminal law regarding corporal and capital punishment. Though he met with resistance, his efforts raised awareness and influenced later reforms. Compiled by his sons and published in 1840, this three-volume collection of autobiographical writings and varied correspondence illuminates the development of his outlook and the principles which guided him. Volume 3 contains the concluding part of Romilly's diary of his parliamentary life, covering the years 1812–18. Also included are private memoranda which Romilly described as observations on his 'situation in life and future prospects'.

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1. Diary of the parliamentary life of Sir Samuel Romilly (cont.); 2. Letters to C; Appendix; Index.

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Published in 1840, this three-volume collection illuminates the politics and principles of legal reformer Sir Samuel Romilly (1757–1818).

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Published in 1840, this three-volume collection illuminates the politics and principles of legal reformer Sir Samuel Romilly (1757-1818).

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The lawyer and politician Sir Samuel Romilly (1757-1818) sought to lessen the archaic severity of English criminal law. Published in 1840, this three-volume collection of his autobiographical writings and varied correspondence with continental allies and fellow reformers illuminates the development of his outlook and the principles which guided him.

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The lawyer and politician Sir Samuel Romilly (1757-1818) sought to lessen the archaic severity of English criminal law. Published in 1840, this three-volume collection of his autobiographical writings and varied correspondence with continental allies and fellow reformers illuminates the development of his outlook and the principles which guided him.

Details ISBN110806423X Author Samuel Romilly Short Title MEMOIRS OF THE LIFE OF SIR SAM Pages 456 Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 110806423X ISBN-13 9781108064231 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2013 Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Illustrations black & white illustrations Birth 1948 Series Cambridge Library Collection - British & Irish History, 17th & 18th Centuries Subtitle Written by Himself; with a Selection from his Correspondence Publication Date 2013-09-05 UK Release Date 2013-09-05 AU Release Date 2013-09-05 NZ Release Date 2013-09-05 Alternative 9781139644846 Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this

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