Lord Mansfield: Justice in the Age of Reason, by Norman S. Poser
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In the first modern biography of Lord Mansfield (1705-1793), Norman Poser details the turbulent political life of eighteenth-century Britain's most powerful judge, serving as chief justice for an unprecedented thirty-two years. His legal decisions launched England on the path to abolishing slavery and the slave trade, modernized commercial law in ways that helped establish Britain as the world's leading industrial and trading nation, and his vigorous opposition to the American colonists stoked Revolutionary fires. Although his father and brother were Jacobite rebels loyal to the deposed King James II, Mansfield was able to rise through English society to become a member of its ruling aristocracy and a confidential advisor to two kings. Poser sets Mansfield's rulings in historical context while delving into Mansfield's circle, which included poets (Alexander Pope described him as "his country's pride"), artists, actors, clergymen, noblemen and women, and politicians. Still celebrated for his application of common sense and moral values to the formal and complicated English common law system, Mansfield brought a practical and humanistic approach to the law. His decisions continue to influence the legal systems of Canada, Britain, and the United States to an extent unmatched by any judge of the past. An illuminating account of one of the greatest legal minds, Lord Mansfield presents a vibrant look at Britain's Age of Reason through one of its central figures.
Lord Mansfield: Justice in the Age of Reason, by Norman S. Poser- Amazon Sales Rank: #1491984 in Books
- Brand: Poser, Norman S.
- Published on: 2015-03-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 9.25" h x 1.30" w x 6.13" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 560 pages
Review "[An] engaging biography … Poser offers us a fascinating portrait." Wall Street Journal"With meticulous research in sources including the Mansfield archives in Scotland, Poser has produced a brilliantly readable history. Essential." Choice"A remarkable portrait of both a man and a legal age. I enjoyed the book tremendously, learned so much, and am deeply grateful. A master work." Kent Syverud, Washington University School of Law
About the Author Norman S. Poser is professor emeritus at Brooklyn Law School.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. At the birth of the modern common law.... By Phillip Taylor MBE [[VIDEOID:mo1HEIEX621CXY7]]LORD MANSFIELD WAS `HIS COUNTRY'S PRIDE'An appreciation by Phillip Taylor MBE and Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond Green ChambersIf you are an English lawyer, whether barrister or solicitor, you will have heard of the name and fame of Lord Mansfield without necessarily knowing much about him. If you are an American or Canadian lawyer, interestingly, you'll probably know a little bit more about him but not a lot. But more of that later! It is a pleasure therefore, to review Norman S. Poser's new biography of this renowned personality rightly described as eighteenth century Britain's most powerful judge. It is perhaps startling to be reminded that until the publication of this book from McGill-Queens University Press, there apparently has been no full-length life story about Mansfield written in modern times.Such was Mansfield's influence on the development of English common law that, as the publishers point out, `his decisions continue to influence the legal systems of Canada, Britain and the United States of America to an extent unmatched by any judge of the past.'Or, in Poser's words, `his influence on the law of the English speaking world, evidenced by the fact that the United States Supreme Court has cited his decisions over 330 times, has continued into the twenty-first century.'It may come as a surprise to some, but not others, that Lord Mansfield has been referred to by at least one historian as `arguably the most famous and influential Anglo-American judge of the modern era.'`Anglo-American' might not have been a term Mansfield would have applied to himself. With a reputation as a defender of the existing order, Mansfield was a vigorous and outspoken opponent of the American War of Independence, calling the Boston Tea Party `an act of high treason.' His militant opposition to the colonists dictated British policy during the 1770s, says Poser, and `led to armed conflict and the loss of the colonies.'Putting all this in perspective however, Mansfield in most respects was a modernizer. His judicial decisions led to the modernization of British commercial law and the eventual abolition of the slave trade in England -- a stance which would certainly have put him at loggerheads with many of the founding fathers of America, many of whom may have disapproved of the unpleasant aspects of slavery, but who nonetheless owned slaves.An intensely private person, Mansfield nevertheless loved his busy social life and cultivated innumerable contacts in the political sphere as well as religion, business, literature and the arts. Described as `his country's pride' by Alexander Pope, his circle included William Pitt the Elder, Sir Joshua Reynolds, David Hume, and the biographer of Dr. Johnson, James Boswell.In writing this carefully researched and entertaining biography, Poser has also painted a vivid and detailed picture of the turbulence and intellectual ferment which characterized the world of the eighteenth century Enlightenment. This is an important new book, which will doubtless interest historians and the general public, as well as legal practitioners.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent legal and personal biography By Alex F Stop Lord Mansfield was a towering figure in English law and this book does him and his life's work justice. Mansfield as a man was, like all of us, less than perfect, and Poser does not whitewash him. Neither does he anachronistically attempt to judge him by modern ethical or political standards. My only criticism is that Poser sometimes makes too earnest an effort to fill in the gaps, saying things like "we don't know exactly what was said but it might have been...". Definitely highly recommended.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. The Other Bill Murray By not me Let me register a modest dissent to the five-star reviews of "Lord Mansfield." The book definitely merits four stars: it's readable and filled with colorful details about society and politics in 18th century Britain. History buffs will like it.However, most readers will be interested in legal history, and the book doesn't deserve five stars on that front. The book states repeatedly that Mansfield was the greatest legal mind of the century, but his judicial opinions aren't unpacked in enough detail to let readers appreciate his achievement. Even worse, Mansfield's jurisprudence isn't systematically related to broader legal and social trends in England. Instead, we get capsule summaries of many cases tried by Mansfield. These are interesting, but I, for one, wanted more "big picture" insights into the development of legal doctrine.I was also surprised at the author's over-the-top admiration for Mansfield. To me, the judge seemed like a social climbing sycophant and opportunist, who rarely failed to uphold the privileges of government and the wealthy. Eighteenth century England was a glorified plantation run by landed oligarchs and an emerging business class. Mansfield was perched at the top of this power structure. More reflection on the social order he defended would have improved the book. Nevertheless, anyone interested in 18th century Britain should read it.
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