HARRIS, George.

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The Life of Lord Chancellor Hardwicke; First edition. This definitive biography of an English chancellor provides insight into the development of British law as well as the politics of the reign of George II (1727-60).Hardwicke rose to prominence in the administration of Sir Robert Walpole and kept his post through subsequent administrations. He played a key role in the events of his day, including the suppression of the Jacobite rebellion. He was also responsible for important legislation revising marriage laws. He most known, however, for his role as judge, in which he obliterated the traditions of the Stuart monarchy.

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