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In-depth exploration of a legal figure's life.
If you're interested in law and history, G. Edward White's biography of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes can offer a nuanced look at the man behind the legend. It paints a full picture of Holmes as not just a judge but as a person, revealing his human complexities. This book could change the way you think about figures in the legal system, showcasing that they're shaped by personal experiences just as much as their professional achievements.
- Littleton-Griswold Prize (1994)
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ISBN: 9780195081824
Authors:
G. Edward White
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Date of Publication: 1993-11-11
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.68
(rated by 28 readers)
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In-depth exploration of a legal figure's life.
If you're interested in law and history, G. Edward White's biography of Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes can offer a nuanced look at the man behind the legend. It paints a full picture of Holmes as not just a judge but as a person, revealing his human complexities. This book could change the way you think about figures in the legal system, showcasing that they're shaped by personal experiences just as much as their professional achievements.
- Littleton-Griswold Prize (1994)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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