The Essential Holmes : Selections from the Letters, Speeches, Judicial Opinions, and Other Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. Paperback / softback
by Oliver Wendell Holmes
Edited by Richard A. Posner
Paperback / softback
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Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr, has been called the greatest jurist and legal scholar in the history of the English-speaking world.
In this collection of his speeches, opinions and letters, Richard Posner reveals the fullness of Holmes' achievements as judge, historian, philosopher and master of English style.
Thematically arranged, the volume covers a variety of subjects from aging and death to themes in politics, personalities, and law.
Posner's substantial introduction firmly places this wealth of material in its biographical and historical context.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:374 pages
- Publisher:The University of Chicago Press
- Publication Date:01/01/1997
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- ISBN:9780226675541
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In Stock - low on stock, only 1 copy remainingFree UK DeliveryEstimated delivery 2-3 working days
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:374 pages
- Publisher:The University of Chicago Press
- Publication Date:01/01/1997
- Category:
- ISBN:9780226675541