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Fisher, H. A. L. (Herbert Albert Laurens)
1865
1940
Fisher, Herbert Albert Laurens
Frederick William Maitland, Downing Professor of the Laws of England
A Biographical Sketch
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"Frederick William Maitland: A Biographical Sketch" by H. A. L. Fisher is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The work explores the life and contributions of Frederick William Maitland, a prominent legal historian and professor at Cambridge, emphasizing his remarkable intellectual achievements within the realm of English legal history. The opening of this memoir outlines the significance of Maitland’s life and academic pursuits, introducing readers to his background, family lineage, and education. It details his early life in London, his time at Eton, and his transition to Cambridge, where his profound interest in law and history began to flourish. The narrative portrays Maitland as a modest yet brilliant scholar whose tenure at various academic institutions provided a fertile ground for his groundbreaking contributions to legal history, rendering him an influential figure whose legacy would resonate through the annals of English scholarship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Maitland, Frederic William, 1850-1906
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Category: Biographies
Category: History - British
Category: Law & Criminology
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